How to pronounce amphitheatre
Say it like AM-puh-thee-yuh-ter. Amphitheatre has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- puh
- thee
- yuh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphitheatre 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of amphitheatre
- 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-thee-uh-tuh.
What does amphitheatre mean?
- An open, outdoor theater (which may be a theater in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.
- A natural formation of a similar shape, where a steep mountain or slope or particular rock formation forms a partial or complete bowl, especially one used as a performance space (and possibly modified by carving out seats, etc) because the slopes naturally amplify or echo sound.
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Questions about saying amphitheatre
How do you pronounce amphitheatre?
Say AM-puh-thee-yuh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmpəˌθijətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphitheatre?
Amphitheatre has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · puh · thee · yuh · ter.
Is amphitheatre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ (AM-fih-thee-uh-tuh).