How to Pronounce Terrified

To pronounce "terrified", say TERR-if-ied — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “terrified”

"terrified" has 3 syllables: terr-if-ied. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does terrified mean?

adjective

  1. Extremely frightened.

verb

  1. To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
  2. To menace or intimidate.

Words that rhyme with terrified

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

frightenedafraidpanic-strickenpanickedpanickypanic-struckscaredscary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terrified"?▾

"Terrified" has 3 syllables: terr · if · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "terrified"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terrified" is /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/.

What does "terrified" mean?▾

Terrified: Extremely frightened.

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