How to pronounce amphitheater
Say it like AM-fuh-thee-ay-ter. Amphitheater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- fuh
- thee
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphitheater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of amphitheater
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: am-fih-THEER-tuh.
What does amphitheater mean?
- American form of amphitheatre.“The symphony warmed up inside the amphitheater while the audience crowded around outside.”
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Questions about saying amphitheater
How do you pronounce amphitheater?
Say AM-fuh-thee-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmfəθiˌeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌæmfɪˈθɪətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphitheater?
Amphitheater has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · fuh · thee · ay · ter.
Is amphitheater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌæmfɪˈθɪətə/ (am-fih-THEER-tuh).
What words sound the same as amphitheater?
Amphitheater sounds the same as amphitheatre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.