To pronounce "terrifically", say TERR-if-ic-ally — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"terrifically" has 4 syllables: terr-if-ic-ally. It rhymes with specifically and scientifically, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“"The test was terrifically hard," said the tired student.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Terrifically" has 4 syllables: terr · if · ic · ally.
Terrifically: In a terrific or extreme way.
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