How to Pronounce That

To pronounce "that", say THAT — one syllable, IPA /ˈðæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈðæt/

IPA

"that" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with butt and flat, if that helps it stick.

noun

adverb

(degree) To a given extent or degree.
“"The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner..."”
(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).
“I did the run last year, and it wasn't that difficult.”

pronoun

(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
“He went home, and after that I never saw him again.”
The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.
“They're getting divorced. What do you think about that?”

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How many syllables are in "that"?▾

"That" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "that"?▾

The IPA transcription of "that" is /ˈðæt/.

What does "that" mean?▾

That: Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

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