How to pronounce terrifically
Say it like tuh-RIF-ih-klee. Terrifically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIF).
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- tuh
- RIF
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terrifically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of terrifically
American and British speakers say terrifically in essentially the same way: /təˈrɪfɪkli/ in the US and /təˈrɪfɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-RIF-ih-klee.
What does terrifically mean?
- In a terrific or extreme way.“"The test was terrifically hard," said the tired student.”
Where does terrifically come from?
From terrific + -ally.
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Questions about saying terrifically
How do you pronounce terrifically?
Say tuh-RIF-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /təˈrɪfɪkli/. In British English it is /təˈrɪfɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terrifically?
Terrifically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIF). Broken into parts: tuh · RIF · ih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say terrifically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈrɪfɪkli/ and the British form is /təˈrɪfɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.