To pronounce "terribly", say TERR-ibly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/
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"terribly" has 2 syllables: terr-ibly. It rhymes with unbearably and bearably, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“The lion roared terribly.”
“He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Terribly" has 2 syllables: terr · ibly.
The IPA transcription of "terribly" is /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/.
Terribly: So as to cause terror or awe.
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