How to Pronounce "terrifies"
word
ˈtɛɹəˌfaɪz
TERR-uh-fize
tˈɛɹɪfˌaɪz
TERR-if-ize
Definition
To make someone feel extremely scared or full of terror.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹəˌfaɪz
British English
tˈɛɹɪfˌaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TERR-uh-fize
UK
TERR-if-ize
Listen in Context
The dark terrifies him.
The loud noise terrifies my cat.
Losing her keys terrifies her.
Just thinking about flying terrifies me.