How to pronounce theremin
Say it like THER-uh-min. Theremin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER).
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- THER
- uh
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theremin 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.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of theremin
American and British speakers say theremin in essentially the same way: /ˈθɛrəˌmɪn/ in the US and /ˈθɛrəmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: THER-uh-min.
What does theremin mean?
- An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennas mounted on the instrument.
Where does theremin come from?
Named after Russian inventor Léon Theremin (1896–1993).
Questions about saying theremin
How do you pronounce theremin?
Say THER-uh-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɛrəˌmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈθɛrəmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theremin?
Theremin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER). Broken into parts: THER · uh · min.
Do Americans and Brits say theremin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɛrəˌmɪn/ and the British form is /ˈθɛrəmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.