How to Pronounce Their vs There

"their" and "there" are homophones — pronounced exactly the same: thair (/ðɛr/). They sound exactly the same; only the spelling and meaning differ.

🟰 Same sound (homophones)

their

/ðɛr/

Say it like: thair

their

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there

/ðɛr/

Say it like: thair

there

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Accent

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Frequently asked questions

Are "their" and "there" pronounced the same?

Yes. Both "their" and "there" are pronounced thair (/ðɛr/) — they are homophones.

Why do people confuse "their" and "there"?

Both are common function words spelled with "the-", so writers mix them up constantly.

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