theory

/ˈθɪəri/

Syllables the·o·ry

Stress THE-o-ry

Phonics Breakdown

th

/θ/

voiceless th

e

/ɪ/

short vowel

o

/ə/

schwa

ry

/ri/

long e

Meaning

a system of ideas intended to explain something

Sound Reference

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th=/θ/(think) + e=/ɪ/(bit) + o=/ə/(about) + ry=/ri/(sorry)

Example

This theory explains how the universe began.