How to pronounce terms
Say it like TURMZ. Terms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/tɝmz/TURMZ
UK British/tɜːmz/TURMZ
- TURMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of terms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURMZ.
What does terms mean?
noun
- status with respect to the relations between people or groups“on good terms with her in-laws”“on a friendly footing”
- the amount of money needed to purchase something“the price of gasoline”“he got his new car on excellent terms”
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Questions about saying terms
How do you pronounce terms?
Say TURMZ. The American pronunciation is /tɝmz/. In British English it is /tɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terms?
Terms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TURMZ.
Is terms 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 /tɜːmz/ (TURMZ).