How to Pronounce Terrible

To pronounce "terrible", say TERR-ibl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “terrible”

"terrible" has 3 syllables: terr-ibl-e. It rhymes with parable and comparable, if that helps it stick.

What does terrible mean?

adjective

  1. Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

    “The witch gave him a terrible curse.”

  2. Formidable, powerful.

adverb

  1. In a terrible way; to a terrible extent; terribly; awfully.

Antonyms

excellent

Words that rhyme with terrible

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parablecomparableunbearablearablebearablewearablerepairablesparableshareablecerebelsharablemarable

Related words

dreadfuldirefulhorrificdreadeddreadatrocioushorrendousfearful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terrible"?▾

"Terrible" has 3 syllables: terr · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "terrible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terrible" is /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/.

What does "terrible" mean?▾

Terrible: Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

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