How to Pronounce "thief"
word
/ˈθif/
theef
/θˈiːf/
theef
Definition
A thief is a person who steals something that belongs to another person. The word usually refers to someone who takes things secretly and without permission.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθif/
British English
/θˈiːf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
theef
UK
theef
Listen in Context
The police caught the thief near the station.
A thief stole my bike last night.
The thief took money from her bag.
The store owner chased the thief down the street.