How to pronounce theremin
American English pronunciation
THAIR-uh-min
- IPA
- /ˈθɛɹəmɪn/
- Syllables
- THAIR · uh · min (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What theremin means
An electronic instrument played by waving your hands near it
In a sentence: The theremin made spooky wobbling sounds as she moved her hands through the air.
Where it comes from: It is named after its inventor, Léon Theremin, a Russian scientist.
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