How to Pronounce Territories

To pronounce "territories", say TERR-it-or-ies — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹiz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “territories”

"territories" has 4 syllables: terr-it-or-ies. It rhymes with stories and categories, if that helps it stick.

What does territories mean?

noun

  1. A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.
  2. One of three of Canada's federated entities, located in the country's Arctic, with fewer powers than a province and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

Words that rhyme with territories

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

storiescategoriesgloriesreformatoriesinterrogatorieslaboratorieslorriesallegorieslavatoriesrepositoriessignatoriesconservatories

Related words

areaareasborderbordersboundariesboundarycirclecircles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "territories"?▾

"Territories" has 4 syllables: terr · it · or · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "territories"?▾

The IPA transcription of "territories" is /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹiz/.

What does "territories" mean?▾

Territories: A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

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