American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'this' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "this"

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Simple pronunciation
thihs
IPA transcription
/ðɪs/
Word frequency
28th

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What does "this" mean?

  1. used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated

Examples of "this" in a sentence

  • This is my new phone.
  • I don't like this salad.
  • This is a good idea.

How common is "this"?

This is the 28th most common word in English.

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