How to Pronounce Theremin

To pronounce "theremin", say THER-em-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈθɛ.ɹɨ.mɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

theremin

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈθɛ.ɹɨ.mɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “theremin”

"theremin" has 3 syllables: ther-em-in. It rhymes with ceriman and harriman, if that helps it stick.

What does theremin mean?

noun

  1. An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

Synonyms

etherphonetermenvoxthereminophonethereminvoxætherphone

Words that rhyme with theremin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cerimanharrimanherrimanmerriman

Related words

termenvoxthermophonemicrotunermellotronthermisterkeraunophonethermoelectrometerelectrothermometer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "theremin"?▾

"Theremin" has 3 syllables: ther · em · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "theremin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "theremin" is /ˈθɛ.ɹɨ.mɪn/.

What does "theremin" mean?▾

Theremin: An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

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