How to pronounce "therapy"

therapy

Noun
American
/ˈθɛrəpi/

Syllable Breakdown

ther a py

How natives say therapy

British
/ˈθerəpi/

Syllable Breakdown

ther a py

How natives say therapy

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'th', unvoiced, tongue between teeth.

  • Say 'ɛr': open mouth slightly and push air.

  • End with 'ə-pi': unstressed schwa, then 'pi'.

Common Mistakes

  • ˈte-rə-py (stress on first syllable, incorrect vowel in 'ther')

  • θɪˈræp-i (incorrect 'i', stress on 'a')

  • tə-ˈræp-i (incorrect 't' sound instead of 'th')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'th', unvoiced, tongue between teeth.

  • Say 'ɛr': open mouth slightly and push air.

  • End with 'ə-pi': unstressed schwa, then 'pi'.

common mistakes

  • ˈte-rə-py (stress on first syllable, incorrect vowel in 'ther')

  • θɪˈræp-i (incorrect 'i', stress on 'a')

  • tə-ˈræp-i (incorrect 't' sound instead of 'th')

FAQ

How do I pronounce 'th'?

Place your tongue between your teeth and blow air.

Where is the stress in 'therapy'?

The stress is on the first syllable 'ther'.

Is 'therapy' pronounced the same in American and British English?

Yes, the pronunciation is very similar.

Definition

therapy

A treatment for mental or physical illnesses.

Word Family

therapist

/ˈθɛrəpɪst/

noun

A person who provides therapy.

Example: The therapist helped me relax.

therapeutic

/ˌθɛrəˈpjutɪk/

adjective

Relating to healing.

Example: Massage is therapeutic.

psychotherapy

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

noun

Therapy addressing mental health.

Example: She started psychotherapy last year.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Different ending sounds compared to 'therapist'.

Additional syllable in 'therapeutic'.

Different initial stress in 'psychotherapy'.

Pro Tips

Mind the 'th' sound

Make sure to keep your tongue between your teeth for the 'th' sound.

Synergy of syllables

Practice slowly breaking down the syllables: ther-a-py for clarity.

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