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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?
- 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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