How to Pronounce Theme

To pronounce "theme", say THEM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /θiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/θiːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “theme”

"theme" has 2 syllables: them-e. It rhymes with gleam and beam, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: thieme, thiem — easy to mix up when writing.

What does theme mean?

noun

  1. A subject of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.
  2. A recurring idea; a motif.

verb

  1. To give a theme to.

    “We themed the birthday party around superheroes.”

  2. To apply a theme to; to change the visual appearance and/or layout of (software).

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Words that rhyme with theme

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gleambeamesteemschemecreamstreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydreamregime

Related words

topicideareportcompositionbaseradicalsubjectmotif

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "theme"?▾

"Theme" has 2 syllables: them · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "theme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "theme" is /θiːm/.

What does "theme" mean?▾

Theme: A subject of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.

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