terrify

/ˈterɪfaɪ/

Syllables ter·ri·fy

Stress TER-ri-fy

Phonics Breakdown

ter

/ter/

short e

ri

/rɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long y

Meaning

to make someone feel extremely afraid

Sound Reference

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ter=/ter/(term) + ri=/rɪ/(river) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

The loud noise was enough to terrify the child.