How to Pronounce "in theory"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈθiɝi/, /ˈθɪɹi
in THEE-ur-ee
ˈɪn/ /θˈiəɹi
in THEE-uh-ree
Definition
Used to describe something that should be possible according to ideas, rules, or plans, but may not work the same way in real life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈθiɝi/, /ˈθɪɹi
British English
ˈɪn/ /θˈiəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in THEE-ur-ee
UK
in THEE-uh-ree
Listen in Context
In theory, anyone can learn to play the piano.
In theory, the bus should arrive at 8 o'clock.
In theory, this plan will work.
In theory, it's a simple solution, but things are never that easy.