How to Pronounce Terms

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

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Letters

/tɜːmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “terms”

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

What does terms 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.

noun

  1. A computer program that emulates a physical terminal.

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Words that rhyme with terms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affirmsconfirmsgermsfirmshermssilkwormsspermsearthwormsreaffirmssquirmsthermscutworms

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terms"?▾

"Terms" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "terms"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terms" is /tɜːmz/.

What does "terms" mean?▾

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

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