English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Theme Pronunciation
Theme is pronounced THEEM, IPA /ˈθim/.
THEEM
US /ˈθim/ · UK /ˈθiːm/
Syllables: THEEM (1 syllable)
noun: The main subject running through a piece of work, or a set visual style.
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Theme in a Sentence
- Loneliness is the central theme of the novel.
- The party had a nineteen twenties theme.
- You can switch the site to a dark theme.
Common Mispronunciations of Theme
Not TEEM
The opening th is the voiceless one of think, made with the tongue tip at the top teeth. A plain t turns theme into team.
Not THEM
The vowel is long, as in seem. A short e produces the pronoun them, which also voices its th.
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