How to pronounce terraform
Say it like TER-uh-form. Terraform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛrəfɔrm/TER-uh-form
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- TER
- uh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terraform 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does terraform mean?
verb
- To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.
Where does terraform come from?
From Terra (“planet Earth”) + -form (“having the form of”).
Questions about saying terraform
How do you pronounce terraform?
Say TER-uh-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrəfɔrm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terraform?
Terraform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · uh · form.