How to Pronounce Amphitheatres

To pronounce "amphitheatres", say AMPH-ith-eatr-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AMPH-ith-eatr-es

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"amphitheatres" has 4 syllables: amph-ith-eatr-es.

What does amphitheatres mean?

noun

  1. An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

    “Ancient Roman amphitheatres were mostly oval or circular in plan, with seating tiers that surrounded the central performance area, like a modern open-air stadium.”

  2. A natural formation of a similar shape, where a steep mountain or slope a particular rock formation forms a partial or compete bowl, especially one used as a performance space (and possibly modified by carving out seats, etc) because the slopes naturally amplify or echo sound.

Related words

coliseumamphitheateramphitheatersarenasconcertsvenuesgigsauditoriums

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How many syllables are in "amphitheatres"?▾

"Amphitheatres" has 4 syllables: amph · ith · eatr · es.

What does "amphitheatres" mean?▾

Amphitheatres: An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

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