How to Pronounce "terror"
word
/ˈtɛɹɝ/
TE-rur
/tˈɛɹɐ/
TE-ruh
Definition
An intense feeling of extreme fear. It can also refer to something or someone that causes that fear, or to violent acts intended to create fear in people.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛɹɝ/
British English
/tˈɛɹɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TE-rur
UK
TE-ruh
Listen in Context
The loud noise filled the room with terror.
The children ran away in terror.
The movie shows the terror of war.
She looked at me in terror when the lights went out.