How to pronounce term
Say it like TURM. Term is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/tɝm/TURM
UK British/tɜːm/TURM
- TURM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Term pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of term
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURM.
What does term mean?
noun
- a word or expression used for some particular thing“he learned many medical terms”
- a limited period of time“a prison term”“he left school before the end of term”
- (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement“the contract set out the conditions of the lease”“the terms of the treaty were generous”
- name formally or designate with a term
Where does term come from?
Doublet of terminus and termon.
Words that rhyme with term
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of term.
Questions about saying term
How do you pronounce term?
Say TURM. The American pronunciation is /tɝm/. In British English it is /tɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in term?
Term is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TURM.
Is term pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tɜːm/ (TURM).