How to Pronounce Term

To pronounce "term", say TERM — one syllable, IPA /tɜːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɜːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “term”

"term" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with affirm and firm, if that helps it stick.

What does term mean?

noun

  1. That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.

    “"Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms."”

  2. A chronological limitation or restriction.

    “The term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration.”

verb

  1. To phrase a certain way; to name or call.

adjective

  1. Born or delivered at term.

    “term neonate”

Synonyms

designatedubname

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Words that rhyme with term

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affirmfirminfirmconfirmreaffirmsquirmbermlongtermspermfromfermworm

Related words

conditionlimitcloseclosureendterminusconclusionfinish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "term"?▾

"Term" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "term"?▾

The IPA transcription of "term" is /tɜːm/.

What does "term" mean?▾

Term: That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.

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