How to Pronounce Terry

To pronounce "terry", say TERRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈtɛɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “terry”

"terry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tarry, teri, terri, terrie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does terry mean?

noun

  1. A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.

Synonyms

terry clothterrycloth

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Words that rhyme with terry

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

terryclothtowelferrykwanloofahspongeterriteri

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terry"?▾

"Terry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "terry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terry" is /ˈtɛɹi/.

What does "terry" mean?▾

Terry: A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.

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