American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'they' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "they"

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Simple pronunciation
thay
IPA transcription
/ðeɪ/
Word frequency
30th

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What does "they" mean?

  1. used to refer to a group of people or things

Examples of "they" in a sentence

  • They said it would be here soon.
  • They are all coming to the party.
  • They need to finish before the deadline.

How common is "they"?

They is the 30th most common word in English.

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