How to Pronounce "theatre"
word
/ˈθiətɝ/
THEE-uh-tur
/θˈiətɐ/
THEE-uh-tuh
Definition
A theatre is a building where plays and other live performances are shown. It can also mean the art or activity of acting in plays.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθiətɝ/
British English
/θˈiətɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THEE-uh-tur
UK
THEE-uh-tuh
Listen in Context
We are going to the theatre tonight.
She studies theatre at university.
The theatre is next to the bank.
I haven't been to the theatre in ages, so this should be fun.