How to pronounce theirs
Say it like THAIRZ. Theirs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theirs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of theirs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAIRZ.
What does theirs mean?
- That or those belonging to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun.“This luggage is theirs. These passports are also theirs.”
- Their house or home.“Let's go over to theirs.”
Where does theirs come from?
From Middle English theires, attested since the 1300s.
Words that rhyme with theirs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of theirs.
Words that sound like theirs
- there's
Questions about saying theirs
How do you pronounce theirs?
Say THAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /ðɛrz/. In British English it is /ðɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theirs?
Theirs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THAIRZ.
Is theirs 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 /ðɛəz/ (THAIRZ).
What words sound the same as theirs?
Theirs sounds the same as there's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.