How to pronounce theatric
Say it like THEE-trik. Theatric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theatric 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.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of theatric
American and British speakers say theatric in essentially the same way: /ˈθitrɪk/ in the US and /ˈθiːtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-trik.
What does theatric mean?
- Relating to acting or the theater, theatrical.
Where does theatric come from?
From Late Latin theātricus, equivalent to theater + -ic.
Questions about saying theatric
How do you pronounce theatric?
Say THEE-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˈθitrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈθiːtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theatric?
Theatric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · trik.
Do Americans and Brits say theatric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθitrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈθiːtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.