How to Pronounce "the"
word
/ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/
THUH, thee
/ðə, ði/
thuh, thee
Definition
The word used before a noun to show that the noun is specific or known to the listener.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/
British English
/ðə, ði/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THUH, thee
UK
thuh, thee
Listen in Context
The cat is on the roof.
Please hand me the book.
The sun is very bright today.
I saw the movie you recommended last night.