How to pronounce terra
Say it like TER-ah. Terra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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- TER
- ah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of terra
American and British speakers say terra in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛˌrɑ/ in the US and /ˈtɛrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TER-uh.
What does terra mean?
- Earth, soil, land, or ground as a physical surface.
- A continent or large landmass, especially on another planet or moon; e.g. Arabia Terra or Aphrodite Terra.
- A lunar highland or mountainous region with relatively high albedo; e.g. Terra Nivium.
Where does terra come from?
Borrowed from Latin terra.
Questions about saying terra
How do you pronounce terra?
Say TER-ah. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛˌrɑ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terra?
Terra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · ah.
Do Americans and Brits say terra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛˌrɑ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.