How to pronounce theses
Say it like THEE-seez. Theses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce theses. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- THEE
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of theses
American and British speakers say theses in essentially the same way: /ˈθisiz/ in the US and /ˈθiːsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-seez.
What does theses mean?
- plural of thesis How to pronounce thesis
Words that rhyme with theses
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of theses.
Questions about saying theses
How do you pronounce theses?
Say THEE-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈθisiz/. In British English it is /ˈθiːsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theses?
Theses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say theses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθisiz/ and the British form is /ˈθiːsiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.