English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
They Pronunciation
They is pronounced DHAY, IPA /ˈðeɪ/.
DHAY
US /ˈðeɪ/ · UK /ˈðeɪ/
Syllables: DHAY (1 syllable)
pronoun: Used to refer to two or more people or things already mentioned.
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They in a Sentence
- They arrived before the others.
- They say the bridge will reopen in May.
- If anyone calls, tell them they can wait.
Common Mispronunciations of They
Not DAY
The th is voiced, as in this and these, with air passing over the tongue tip rather than round it.
Not THAY
Voice the th instead of hissing it. Thay with a hiss is not an English word.
Tip: One beat, DHAY, rhyming with day but opening with a buzz.
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