How to Pronounce Therapy

To pronounce "therapy", say THER-apy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “therapy”

"therapy" has 2 syllables: ther-apy. It rhymes with psychotherapy and chemotherapy, if that helps it stick.

What does therapy mean?

noun

  1. Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.
  2. Healing power or quality.

verb

  1. To treat with a therapy.
  2. To undergo a therapy.

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Words that rhyme with therapy

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psychotherapychemotherapyimmunotherapyhydrotherapy

Related words

psychotherapyanalysisartprocessingprocessprocessedcounselingcounselling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "therapy"?▾

"Therapy" has 2 syllables: ther · apy.

What is the IPA transcription of "therapy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "therapy" is /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/.

What does "therapy" mean?▾

Therapy: Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

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