How to pronounce terrorize
Say it like TER-uh-ryze. Terrorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛrəˌraɪz/TER-uh-ryze
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- TER
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terrorize 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.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does terrorize mean?
verb
- To fill (someone) with terror; to terrify.“terrorize the population”
- To coerce (someone) by using threats or violence.
Where does terrorize come from?
From terror + -ize.
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Questions about saying terrorize
How do you pronounce terrorize?
Say TER-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terrorize?
Terrorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · uh · ryze.