How to pronounce terrify
Say it like TER-uh-fy. Terrify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/TER-uh-fy
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- TER
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terrify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does terrify mean?
verb
- To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
- To menace or intimidate.
Where does terrify come from?
From Middle French terrifier, from Latin terrificare.
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Words that rhyme with terrify
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Questions about saying terrify
How do you pronounce terrify?
Say TER-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terrify?
Terrify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · uh · fy.