How to Pronounce Territory

To pronounce "territory", say TERR-it-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “territory”

"territory" has 3 syllables: terr-it-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does territory 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 territory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryobligatoryinventory

Related words

provincedistrictcolonymandatedominioncountryterritorialterritoriality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "territory"?▾

"Territory" has 3 syllables: terr · it · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "territory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "territory" is /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/.

What does "territory" mean?▾

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

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