To pronounce "terrify", say TERR-ify — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
terrify
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/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/
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"terrify" has 2 syllables: terr-ify. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Terrify" has 2 syllables: terr · ify.
The IPA transcription of "terrify" is /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/.
Terrify: To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
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