How to Pronounce "territory"
word
/ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/
TER-i-tor-ee
/tˈɛɹɪtəɹˌi/
TER-i-tuh-ree
Definition
An area of land that belongs to, is controlled by, or is associated with a country, group, animal, or person. It can also mean a particular field or area of activity or knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/
British English
/tˈɛɹɪtəɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TER-i-tor-ee
UK
TER-i-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The island is part of French territory.
The dog barked when another dog entered its territory.
This map shows the country's territory.
Once we started talking about tax law, we were definitely in your territory.