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theory

Syllables: the-o-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈθɪri/).
Stressed syllable: The 1st syllable is stressed: THE-o-ry.
Pronunciation: /ˈθiɚi/ 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-ory.

Words that rhyme with theory

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How do you divide theory into syllables?

theory divides as the-o-ry. the-o-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 2 syllables (/ˈθɪri/).

How many syllables are in theory?

Theory has 3 syllables (the-o-ry).

Which syllable is stressed in theory?

The stressed syllable in theory is the. The 1st syllable is stressed: THE-o-ry.

How do you pronounce theory?

/ˈθiɚi/ in American English.