How to Pronounce "terra firma"
expression
TER-uh FUR-muh
TER-uh FUR-muh
Definition
Solid ground or dry land, especially after being on water or in the air for a while.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛˌɹɑ/ /ˈfɝmə
British English
tˈɛɹɐ/ /ˈfɜːmə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TER-uh FUR-muh
UK
TER-uh FUR-muh
Listen in Context
After weeks at sea, it felt good to step onto terra firma again.
She was nervous on the airplane and happy to land on terra firma.
The sailors celebrated when they reached terra firma.
Finally! After that rocky ferry ride, I’m so glad to be back on terra firma.