Terse has 1 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | There is a fine line between speech that is terse and to the point and speech that is too abrupt. | |
| 2. | Mary's email was very terse and it was clear that she was upset about something. | |
| 3. | He was always terse on the telephone. | |
| 4. | He received a letter from her, but it was composed of just a few cold, terse words. | |
| 5. | He received a letter from her, but inside were just a few cold, terse words. |