American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'theory' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "theory"

Use this quick pronunciation guide before practicing the word out loud.

Simple pronunciation
thee-ree
IPA transcription
/ˈθi.ɹi/
Word frequency
1,079th

Practice saying "theory"

Record yourself saying the word and get instant feedback on your pronunciation from Pronuncia's AI coach.

thee-ree
Try out the practice card

What does "theory" mean?

  1. an idea or set of ideas intended to explain something

Examples of "theory" in a sentence

  • The theory of evolution is widely accepted.
  • My theory is that he missed his train.
  • She developed a new theory about the cause of the disease.

How common is "theory"?

Theory is the 1,079th most common word in English.

Search another word or phrase

Type any word or phrase in the box to practice pronouncing it.

0/100

Not sure what to practice? Try words that are hard for Spanish speakers.

infrastructurebeachworldthissheetanxietychocolatestatisticscomfortablemurdererchaosscheduletheserefrigeratorruralironcatholicfifthpeacecrab