American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'theater' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "theater" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "theater"

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Simple pronunciation
thee-uh-der
IPA transcription
/ˈθi.ə.ɾɚ/
Word frequency
2,025th

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What does "theater" mean?

  1. 1.a building where plays, shows, or movies are presented
  2. 2.the activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays

Examples of "theater" in a sentence

  • We watched a comedy at the local theater.
  • Theater tickets are selling out quickly.
  • I love the popcorn at the movie theater.

How common is "theater"?

Theater is the 2,025th most common word in English.

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