How to Pronounce Terrorist

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “terrorist”

"terrorist" has 3 syllables: terr-or-ist. It rhymes with errorist and counterterrorist, if that helps it stick.

What does terrorist mean?

noun

  1. A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.
  2. An agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to terrorism.

Words that rhyme with terrorist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

erroristcounterterrorist

Related words

violentcounter-terrorismantiterroristcounter-terroristmilitantextremistcriminalsuicide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terrorist"?▾

"Terrorist" has 3 syllables: terr · or · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "terrorist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terrorist" is /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/.

What does "terrorist" mean?▾

Terrorist: A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

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