How to pronounce theatres
Say it like THEE-uh-terz. Theatres has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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US American/ˈθiətɚz/THEE-uh-terz
UK British/ˈθɪətəz/THEER-tuz
- THEE
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theatres 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of theatres
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- 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: THEER-tuz.
What does theatres mean?
noun
- plural of theater How to pronounce theatre
Questions about saying theatres
How do you pronounce theatres?
Say THEE-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθiətɚz/. In British English it is /ˈθɪətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theatres?
Theatres has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · uh · terz.
Is theatres pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈθɪətəz/ (THEER-tuz).