terrorism

/ˈtɛrərɪzəm/

Syllables ter·ror·ism

Stress TER-ror-ism

Phonics Breakdown

ter

/tɛr/

short e

ror

/ər/

schwa

ism

/ɪzəm/

-ism suffix

Meaning

the use of violence or threats to create fear for political or ideological goals

Sound Reference

💡

ter=/tɛr/(terror) + ror=/ər/(mirror) + ism=/ɪzəm/(criticism)

Example

The government introduced new laws to combat terrorism.