How to pronounce thesis
Say it like THEE-sus. Thesis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thesis 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thesis
American and British speakers say thesis in essentially the same way: /ˈθisəs/ in the US and /ˈθiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-sis.
What does thesis mean?
- an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
- a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
Words that rhyme with thesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thesis.
Questions about saying thesis
How do you pronounce thesis?
Say THEE-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈθisəs/. In British English it is /ˈθiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thesis?
Thesis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say thesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθisəs/ and the British form is /ˈθiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.