English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
These Pronunciation
These is pronounced DHEEZ, IPA /ˈðiz/.
DHEEZ
US /ˈðiz/ · UK /ˈðiːz/
Syllables: DHEEZ (1 syllable)
determiner and pronoun (plural of this): Used to point at people or things that are nearby or just mentioned.
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These in a Sentence
- These are the keys to the back door.
- I bought these at the market this morning.
- These days he hardly leaves the house.
Common Mispronunciations of These
Not TEEZ
Let the tongue tip touch the top teeth and keep the voice running: this is the buzzing th of this and that, not a t.
Not DHEES
Buzz the ending as a z. A hissed s makes it sound like a shortened thesis.
Tip: This is singular and ends in a hissed s; these is plural and ends in a buzzed z.
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