How many syllables in terrorist?

Syllables in terrorist

3

ter·ror·ist

Terrorist has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say terrorist

Pronunciation/ˈtɛɹɚɪst/
3 syllables, TER-ror-ist · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say terrorist slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ter, ror, ist. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in terrorist?
Terrorist has three syllables.
How do you divide terrorist into syllables?
Terrorist divides as ter-ror-ist.
Which syllable is stressed in terrorist?
The first syllable (TER-ror-ist).

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