How many syllables in terrier?

There are 3 syllables in the word terrier.

How to pronounce terrier:

terrier (noun):: any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground.; any of various usually small energetic dogs originally used by hunters to dig for small game and engage the quarry underground or drive it out

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