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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ter
  • 9 letters
Syllables
ter-ri-to-ry: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: TER-ri-to-ry. Lighter (secondary) stress on to.
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls early, before the last three syllables (1st of 4), as in COM-fort-a-ble and IN-ter-est-ing.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ter-ritory, terri-tory.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide territory into syllables?

territory divides as ter-ri-to-ry. ter-ri-to-ry: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in territory?

Territory has 4 syllables (ter-ri-to-ry).

Which syllable is stressed in territory?

The stressed syllable in territory is ter. The 1st syllable is stressed: TER-ri-to-ry. Lighter (secondary) stress on to.

How do you pronounce territory?

/ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri/ in American English.