How to pronounce thespian
Say it like THEZ-bee-un. Thespian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEZ).
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- THEZ
- bee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thespian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- beeKeep 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 thespian
American and British speakers say thespian in essentially the same way: /ˈθɛzbiən/ in the US and /ˈθɛzbiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEZ-bee-un.
What does thespian mean?
- An actor or player.
- Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.
Where does thespian come from?
From Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl.
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Words that rhyme with thespian
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Questions about saying thespian
How do you pronounce thespian?
Say THEZ-bee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɛzbiən/. In British English it is /ˈθɛzbiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thespian?
Thespian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEZ). Broken into parts: THEZ · bee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say thespian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɛzbiən/ and the British form is /ˈθɛzbiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.