How to pronounce therian
Say it like THEER-ee-un. Therian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEER).
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- THEER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Therian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of therian
American and British speakers say therian in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪriən/ in the US and /ˈθɪəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEER-ee-un.
What does therian mean?
- Of or pertaining to the taxonomic subclass Theria.
- Any member of the taxonomic subclass Theria, the placental and marsupial mammals.
Where does therian come from?
From translingual Theria + -ian.
Words that rhyme with therian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of therian.
Questions about saying therian
How do you pronounce therian?
Say THEER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪriən/. In British English it is /ˈθɪəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in therian?
Therian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEER). Broken into parts: THEER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say therian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪriən/ and the British form is /ˈθɪəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.