terrible
adjectiveHow many syllables in terrible?
There are 3 syllables in the word terrible.Divide terrible into syllables:
ter · ri · ble
How to pronounce terrible:
Definition of terrible:
- terrible (adjective):
- causing fear
- extremely bad such as
- causing fear or dread or terror.
Synonyms for terrible:
horrifyingfearsometroublingfrightfulawfulterrifyingshockingformidableforbiddingdreadShow 15 more
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