How to Pronounce Terrestrial

To pronounce "terrestrial", say TERR-estr-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “terrestrial”

"terrestrial" has 3 syllables: terr-estr-ial. It rhymes with extraterrestrial and estriol, if that helps it stick.

What does terrestrial mean?

noun

  1. An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

noun

  1. A ground-dwelling plant.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.
  2. Of, relating to, or composed of land.

Synonyms

EarthlingTellurianTerranrockytelluricearthlymundanesublunaryworldlyland

Antonyms

alienextraterrestrialcelestialspiritualaerialaquaticarborealepiphytic

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Words that rhyme with terrestrial

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extraterrestrialestriol

Related words

landsublunarterreneearthlytelluricsublunarytellurianplanetary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terrestrial"?▾

"Terrestrial" has 3 syllables: terr · estr · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "terrestrial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terrestrial" is /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/.

What does "terrestrial" mean?▾

Terrestrial: An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

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