How to Pronounce "terrorize"
word
ˈtɛɹɝˌaɪz
TER-er-ize
ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz
TER-uh-rize
Definition
To make someone feel very afraid, often by repeatedly threatening them or using violence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹɝˌaɪz
British English
ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TER-er-ize
UK
TER-uh-rize
Listen in Context
The gang tried to terrorize the neighborhood.
Bullying can terrorize young students at school.
The dictator tried to terrorize people with threats.
The loud fireworks seemed to terrorize all the dogs in the area.