How to pronounce theatergoer
Say it like THEE-ter-goh-er. Theatergoer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- ter
- goh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theatergoer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of theatergoer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THEE-tuh-goh-uh.
What does theatergoer mean?
- One who attends a performance at a theater.
Where does theatergoer come from?
From theater + goer.
Questions about saying theatergoer
How do you pronounce theatergoer?
Say THEE-ter-goh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈθitɚɡoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθiːtəɡəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theatergoer?
Theatergoer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · ter · goh · er.
Is theatergoer 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 /ˈθiːtəɡəʊə/ (THEE-tuh-goh-uh).