How to Pronounce "territories"
word
ˈtɛɹəˌtɔɹiz
TER-uh-TOR-eez
tˈɛɹɪtəɹˌiz
TER-i-tuh-reez
Definition
Areas of land that belong to or are controlled by a country, group, or person. It can also mean spaces that animals or people treat as their own.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹəˌtɔɹiz
British English
tˈɛɹɪtəɹˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TER-uh-TOR-eez
UK
TER-i-tuh-reez
Listen in Context
Many countries have overseas territories.
Wolves mark their territories to keep other packs away.
The map shows the different territories controlled by each tribe.
After the war, the country lost some of its most valuable territories.