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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'th' sound by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air out.
Move to the long 'ee' sound as in 'see' with your tongue high in the mouth.
End with a quick 'ree', where your tongue taps the ridge behind your teeth.
the-o-ree (wrong ending)
te-o-ry (incorrect initial sound)
theer-y (missing middle syllable)
Start with the 'th' sound by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air out.
Make the 'i' sound like in 'bit', relaxing your tongue slightly.
End with a quick 'ree', where your tongue taps the ridge behind your teeth.
thee-o-ree (wrong ending)
tee-o-ry (incorrect initial sound)
theer-y (missing middle syllable)
Place your tongue between your teeth and blow air out.
It helps the listener distinguish 'the-o-ry' from similar words.
No, all letters in 'theory' are pronounced.
An idea or explanation based on evidence but not yet proven.
/ˌθiːəˈretɪkl/
related to theory; abstract
/ˈθiːərɪst/
a person who develops theories
/ˈθɪəraɪz/
to form theories
- theoretical has an extra syllable pronounced.
- theorist ends with a crisp '-ist'.
- theorize ends with a 'z' sound.
Make sure not to skip the second syllable to avoid confusion.
The 'th' sound can be tricky; practice it in front of a mirror.
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