How to Pronounce This

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈðɪs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ðˈɪs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “this”

"this" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does this mean?

determiner

  1. The (thing) here .
  2. Referring to oneself.

adverb

  1. To the degree or extent indicated.

pronoun

  1. The thing, item, etc. being indicated.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "this"?▾

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

How many syllables are in "this"?▾

"This" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "this"?▾

The IPA transcription of "this" is /ˈðɪs/.

What does "this" mean?▾

This: The (thing) here .

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