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theater

How many syllables in theater?

  3 syllables

Divide theater into syllables:   the-a-ter
Stressed syllable in theater:   the-a-ter
How to say theater:

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Synonyms for theater


1 syllable
  • plays
  • stage
2 syllables
  • acting
  • playhouse
  • drama
  • the stage
3 syllables
  • show business
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    What rhymes with theater

    3 syllables
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