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theatre
Definition:
(nou) a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented (nou) the art of writing and producing plays (nou) a region in which active military operations are in progress
Examples:
The Etcetera Theatre is a fringe venue for theatre and comedy.
The theatre was one of the first municipal theatres in the country.
The theatre is proudly decorated.
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Common mistakes of theatre pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "the-AT-re" /θiˈeɪ.tər/ instead of the correct first syllable "THE-atre" /ˈθiː.ə.tər/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: People might pronounce "theatre" with a short "i" sound, saying "thit-er" instead of the correct "thee" /θiː/. Tip: Practice the long "ee" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Omitting the "r": In some accents, learners drop the "r" sound, pronouncing it as "thee-uh-tuh" /ˈθiː.ə.tə/. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "r" clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Mixing american and british pronunciations: Some may confuse the US "theater" /ˈθiː.ə.t̬ɚ/ with the UK "theatre" /ˈθiː.ə.tər/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both pronunciations to use them appropriately depending on the context.
- Incorrect syllable count: Learners might mistakenly pronounce "theatre" as having two syllables, saying "thee-ter" /ˈθiː.tər/. Tip: Remember that "theatre" has three syllables, and practice breaking it down: "THE-at-re."