How to Pronounce "theoretically"
word
/ˌθiɝˈɛtɪkəɫi/
thee-ur-E-di-kuh-lee
/θiəɹˈɛtɪkli/
thee-uh-RE-tik-lee
Definition
In theory or according to what is supposed to be true, but not always in reality.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌθiɝˈɛtɪkəɫi/
British English
/θiəɹˈɛtɪkli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thee-ur-E-di-kuh-lee
UK
thee-uh-RE-tik-lee
Listen in Context
Theoretically, this plan should solve our problem.
Water can theoretically exist as a solid, liquid, or gas.
Theoretically, anyone could win the contest.
Theoretically, we could finish this project in one week, but something always comes up.