How to Pronounce “terrifying

word

/ˈtɛɹəˌfaɪɪŋ/
TE-ruh-fy-ing
/tˈɛɹɪfˌaɪɪŋ/
TE-ri-fy-ing

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈtɛɹəˌfaɪɪŋ/

British English

/tˈɛɹɪfˌaɪɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

TE-ruh-fy-ing

UK

TE-ri-fy-ing

Listen in Context

The haunted house was terrifying.

That was a terrifying experience for everyone.

The storm last night was terrifying.

It was terrifying to walk home alone in the dark.