HOW TO PRONOUNCE
theseus
/ˈθiˌziəs/
Press play to hear how to pronounce theseus.
American Pronunciation Guide · 1:05
Watch on YouTube ↗
Watch on YouTube ↗
What does theseus mean?
proper noun
- A legendary Ancient Greek hero most famous for defeating the minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.
Definitions regrouped for readability · CC BY-SA 4.0
IPA pronunciation
/ˈθiˌziəs/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
In the pages of books
See this word in context.
While Sir Horatio was in the THESEUS, he was employed in the command of the inner squadron at the blockade of Cadiz.
I think Theseus cannot be umpire to himself, Cleaving his conscience into twain and doing Each side like justice, which he loves best.
More book examples (3)
And the house of the Phytalidae had the overseeing of these sacrifices, Theseus doing them that honor in recompense of their former hospitality.
A sudden clap of thunder is heard, and as peal follows peal, Oedipus is aware that his hour is come and bids Antigone summon Theseus.
Even so, you will not sit like Theseus.