How to pronounce thefts
Say it like THEFTS. Thefts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THEFTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thefts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEFTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of thefts
American and British speakers say thefts in essentially the same way: /θɛfts/ in the US and /θɛfts/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEFTS.
What does thefts mean?
- plural of theft How to pronounce theft
Questions about saying thefts
How do you pronounce thefts?
Say THEFTS. The American pronunciation is /θɛfts/. In British English it is /θɛfts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thefts?
Thefts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THEFTS.
Do Americans and Brits say thefts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θɛfts/ and the British form is /θɛfts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.