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How to pronounce 'that' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "that" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "that"

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Simple pronunciation
thaat
IPA transcription
/ðæt̚/
Word frequency
17th

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What does "that" mean?

  1. 1.used to identify a specific person or thing
  2. 2.used to introduce a clause or to show something being indicated or experienced

Examples of "that" in a sentence

  • Please give me that book.
  • I remember that day vividly.
  • That movie was really entertaining.

How common is "that"?

That is the 17th most common word in English.

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