American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'the' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "the"

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Simple pronunciation
thuh
IPA transcription
/ðə/
Word frequency
1st

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What does "the" mean?

  1. used to refer to a specific thing that is already known or has been mentioned before

Examples of "the" in a sentence

  • The cat climbed up the tree.
  • The sun is shining bright today.
  • The book on the table is mine.

How common is "the"?

The is the most common word in English.

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