tertius
TER-tee-is
terteeis
/ˈtɝtiɪs/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “tertius” is spelled “terteeis”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | t | er | t | ee | i | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /t/ | /ɝ/ | /t/ | /i/ | /ɪ/ | /s/ |
English writes “tertius” with
7 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“terteeis” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “tertius”
thismissofficekissparisangeleslouispisslewisdennis
“tertius” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “tertius”?
“tertius” is pronounced TER-tee-is — IPA /ˈtɝtiɪs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “terteeis”.
How many syllables are in “tertius”?
“tertius” has 3 syllables: TER-tee-is (the capitalized syllable is stressed).