How to say the in American English
Use the simple guide "thuh" and compare it with US IPA /ðə/.
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How to pronounce the
Learn how to pronounce the in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
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2. Simple phonetic spelling
thuh
3. IPA transcription
/ðə/
4. Syllables
the
5. Stress
thuh
6. Native-language tips
thuh
- Use the voiced th sound /ð/.
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FAQ
What is the IPA for the?
A common IPA transcription is /ðə/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in the?
The stress guide is thuh.