English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Thy Pronunciation
Thy is pronounced DHY, IPA /ˈðaɪ/.
DHY
US /ˈðaɪ/ · UK /ˈðaɪ/
Syllables: DHY (1 syllable)
determiner (archaic possessive): An old word for your, used when addressing one person, still found in prayers, hymns, and Shakespeare.
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Thy in a Sentence
- Hallowed be thy name.
- The line reads, thy will be done.
- He signs his letters with thy faithful servant.
Common Mispronunciations of Thy
Not THY (with the th of thin)
Voice the th and let the vocal cords buzz, as in they and thee. The breathy th of thick belongs to thigh, a different word.
Not THEE
Thy and thee are separate words. This one rhymes with my and matches the possessive sense; thee was the object form.
Tip: Thy rhymes with my, and thine was its form before a vowel, exactly as my becomes mine in mine eyes.
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