How to Pronounce Terrorism

To pronounce "terrorism", say TERR-or-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “terrorism”

"terrorism" has 3 syllables: terr-or-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does terrorism mean?

noun

  1. The deliberate commission of an act of violence to create public fear through the suffering of the victims in the furtherance of a political or social agenda.
  2. The use of unlawful violence against people or property to achieve political objectives.

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Words that rhyme with terrorism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

counter-terrorismantiterroristantiterrorismcounter-terroristcounterterrorismextremismphenomenonscourge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terrorism"?▾

"Terrorism" has 3 syllables: terr · or · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "terrorism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terrorism" is /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/.

What does "terrorism" mean?▾

Terrorism: The deliberate commission of an act of violence to create public fear through the suffering of the victims in the furtherance of a political or social agenda.

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