How to Pronounce "that's why"
expression
ˈðæts/ /ˈhwaɪ/, /ˈwaɪ
THATS WHY or THATS HWY
ðæts/ /wˈaɪ
THATS WAI
Definition
Used to show the reason for something that was just mentioned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðæts/ /ˈhwaɪ/, /ˈwaɪ
British English
ðæts/ /wˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THATS WHY or THATS HWY
UK
THATS WAI
Listen in Context
I forgot my keys. That's why I'm late.
She's tired. That's why she wants to go home.
The store is closed. That's why we can't buy bread.
He didn't answer his phone, so that's why I came here.