How do you pronounce "thea"?

In American English: /ˈθiːə/ (THEE-uh). In British English: /θˈiə/ (TH-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈθiːə/ (THEE-uh). In Australian English: /θˈiə/ (TH-ee).

Is "thea" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθiːə/ (THEE-uh), while in British English it's /θˈiə/ (TH-ee).

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thea

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/ˈθiːə/

THEE-uh

Syllable Breakdown

θiːth·əea

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