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
18th
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What does "this" mean?
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 18th most common word in English.
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