How to Pronounce "theta"
word
/ˈθeɪtə/
THAY-tuh
/θˈiːtɐ/
THEE-tuh
Definition
'Theta' is the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet, often used in mathematics and science to represent angles or specific variables.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθeɪtə/
British English
/θˈiːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAY-tuh
UK
THEE-tuh
Listen in Context
The letter theta comes after eta in the Greek alphabet.
We use theta to show the angle in this triangle.
The scientist talked about theta waves in the brain.
In trigonometry, theta is a common way to label unknown angles.