How to Pronounce Theft

To pronounce "theft", say THEFT — one syllable, IPA /θɛft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/θɛft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “theft”

"theft" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bereft and cleft, if that helps it stick.

What does theft mean?

noun

  1. The act of stealing property.

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Words that rhyme with theft

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bereftcleftleftdefthefteffedantitheftklephtkreftnefttefft

Related words

thievingthieverystealinglarcenythiefstolenrobberypickpocketing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "theft"?▾

"Theft" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "theft"?▾

The IPA transcription of "theft" is /θɛft/.

What does "theft" mean?▾

Theft: The act of stealing property.

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