How to pronounce therapy
Say it like THER-uh-pee. Therapy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER).
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- THER
- uh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Therapy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of therapy
American and British speakers say therapy in essentially the same way: /ˈθɛrəpi/ in the US and /ˈθɛrəpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: THER-uh-pee.
What does therapy mean?
- (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)“the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury”“he tried every treatment the doctors suggested”
Questions about saying therapy
How do you pronounce therapy?
Say THER-uh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɛrəpi/. In British English it is /ˈθɛrəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in therapy?
Therapy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER). Broken into parts: THER · uh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say therapy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɛrəpi/ and the British form is /ˈθɛrəpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.