American English

How to pronounce with

prepositionA1Very common word
WIHTH

/wɪð/

One syllable.

Accompanied by a person or thing.

What to listen for

“With” is commonly pronounced /wɪð/, with the final sound like the “th” in “this,” or /wɪθ/, like the “th” in “think.” Both are common, and the sound may change depending on the next word.

Common pronunciation/wɪð/
Also common/wɪθ/
Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

preposition

Accompanied by a person or thing.

I went with my sister.

He lives with his parents.

Common phrases & grammar

come with someone · go with someone · travel with someone · stay with someone

verb + with + person

go/come/travel + with + person

preposition

Having or containing a person, thing, or feature.

I ordered coffee with milk.

They bought a house with three bedrooms.

Common phrases & grammar

coffee with milk · a room with a view · a shirt with pockets

noun + with + feature

food/drink + with + ingredient

preposition

Using a tool or object to do something.

She cut the bread with a knife.

Write your name with a pen.

Common phrases & grammar

cut with a knife · write with a pen · open with a key

verb + with + tool or object

cut/write/open + with + tool

preposition

Showing a particular feeling or way of doing something.

She spoke with confidence.

Please handle the glass with care.

Common phrases & grammar

with care · with confidence · with a smile · with pleasure

verb + with + feeling or quality

speak/work + with + feeling or quality

Useful expressions

with the help of

using help from a person or thing

She fixed the bike with the help of her dad.

along with

together with; as well as

Bring your passport along with your ticket.