American English

How to pronounce they're

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THAIR

/ðɛɹ/

One syllable.

contraction of they are, used for two or more people, animals, or things, for one person, or for people in general; it comes before descriptions, identities, actions, or places

What to listen for

“They're” is pronounced “ðɛɹ” when said alone or with emphasis, but in natural connected speech it is often reduced to “ðɚ” (“thur”).

Strong form/ðɛɹ/

Reduced form/ðɚ/

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Meanings & examples

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contraction of they are, used for two or more people, animals, or things, for one person, or for people in general; it comes before descriptions, identities, actions, or places

They're ready.

Good to know

They're always means they are. Do not confuse it with their or there.

Common phrases & grammar

they're ready · they're coming