How to Pronounce "territorial"
word
/ˌtɛɹɪˈtɔɹiəɫ/
teh-ri-TOR-ee-uhl
/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔːɹɪəl/
teh-ri-TAW-ree-uhl
Definition
Related to land or territory, especially concerning ownership or control. It can also describe animals or people who want to protect their own area from others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌtɛɹɪˈtɔɹiəɫ/
British English
/tˌɛɹɪtˈɔːɹɪəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
teh-ri-TOR-ee-uhl
UK
teh-ri-TAW-ree-uhl
Listen in Context
The lion is a territorial animal.
They had a territorial dispute over the land.
Dogs can be very territorial about their yard.
My cat gets really territorial when new pets arrive.