theatre

/ˈθɪətr/

Syllables the·a·tre

Stress THEA-tre

Phonics Breakdown

th

/θ/

voiceless th

ea

/ɪə/

diphthong rule

t

/t/

voiceless th

re

/tr/

r控元音

Meaning

a building or place where plays and performances are shown

Sound Reference

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th=/θ/(thin) + ea=/ɪə/(idea) + tre=/tr/(centre)

Example

We went to the theatre to watch a play.