How to Pronounce Terror

To pronounce "terror", say TERR-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɛɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “terror”

"terror" has 2 syllables: terr-or. It rhymes with error and snarer, if that helps it stick.

What does terror mean?

noun

  1. Intense dread, fright, or fear.
  2. The action or quality of causing dread; terribleness, especially such qualities in narrative fiction.

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Words that rhyme with terror

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errorsnarercarerseafarerstandard-bearersparerstarerscarerfairerairerfarerwearer

Related words

threatscourgebratpanichorrorscaryfearterrorise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terror"?▾

"Terror" has 2 syllables: terr · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "terror"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terror" is /ˈtɛɹə/.

What does "terror" mean?▾

Terror: Intense dread, fright, or fear.

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