theory
THI-ree
theeree
/ˈθɪɹi/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “theory” is spelled “theeree”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | th | i | r | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /θ/ | /ɪ/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ |
English writes “theory” with
6 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“theeree” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “theory”
verysorrythreestoryfreecountrymarrymaryharryhungry
“theory” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “theory”?
“theory” is pronounced THI-ree — IPA /ˈθɪɹi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “theeree”.
How many syllables are in “theory”?
“theory” has 2 syllables: THI-ree (the capitalized syllable is stressed).