How to pronounce theatrical
Say it like thee-AT-rih-kul. Theatrical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- thee
- AT
- rih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theatrical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of theatrical
American and British speakers say theatrical in essentially the same way: /θiˈætrɪkəl/ in the US and /θiːˈætrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: thee-AT-rih-kul.
What does theatrical mean?
- of or relating to the theater
- suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater“a theatrical pose”“one of the most theatrical figures in public life”
- a performance of a play
Where does theatrical come from?
From Latin theātricus + -al.
Questions about saying theatrical
How do you pronounce theatrical?
Say thee-AT-rih-kul. The American pronunciation is /θiˈætrɪkəl/. In British English it is /θiːˈætrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theatrical?
Theatrical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: thee · AT · rih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say theatrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θiˈætrɪkəl/ and the British form is /θiːˈætrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.