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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable the
  • 7 letters
Syllables
the-a-ter: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: THE-a-ter.
Pronunciation
/ˈθiətɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as the-ater, thea-ter.

Words that rhyme with theater

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide theater into syllables?

theater divides as the-a-ter. the-a-ter: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in theater?

Theater has 3 syllables (the-a-ter).

Which syllable is stressed in theater?

The stressed syllable in theater is the. The 1st syllable is stressed: THE-a-ter.

How do you pronounce theater?

/ˈθiətɚ/ in American English.