To pronounce “Thérèse,” break it down into syllables: “Thé” and “rèse.” “Thé” is pronounced like the English word “tea,” with a long “e” sound. “Rèse” is pronounced with a short “e” sound, like the “e” in “bed,” and a soft “s” sound at the end. The emphasis is on the first syllable, so the full pronunciation is “TAY-rez.”