How to Pronounce "theorize about"
expression
ˈθiɝˌaɪz/ /əˈbaʊt
THEE-ur-ize uh-BOWT
ˈθɪəraɪz/ /ɐbˈaʊt
THEE-uh-rize uh-BOWT
Definition
To come up with ideas or explanations about why something happens, especially without full evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθiɝˌaɪz/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
ˈθɪəraɪz/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THEE-ur-ize uh-BOWT
UK
THEE-uh-rize uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
Scientists often theorize about how the universe began.
Historians theorize about ancient civilizations.
Some people theorize about life on other planets.
It's easy to theorize about why people act the way they do, but understanding is harder.