To pronounce "thievery", say THIEV-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθiːv.(ə)ɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈθiːv.(ə)ɹ.i/
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"thievery" has 2 syllables: thiev-ery. It rhymes with fevery, if that helps it stick.
noun
“This instance of thievery will not be overlooked.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Thievery" has 2 syllables: thiev · ery.
The IPA transcription of "thievery" is /ˈθiːv.(ə)ɹ.i/.
Thievery: The act of theft, the act of stealing.
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