How to pronounce Th
Say it like TEE-aych. Th has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- aych
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Th pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aychGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Th
American and British speakers say Th in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌeɪtʃ/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌeɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-aych.
What does Th mean?
- the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
- a soft silvery-white tetravalent radioactive metallic element; isotope 232 is used as a power source in nuclear reactors; occurs in thorite and in monazite sands
Questions about saying Th
How do you pronounce Th?
Say TEE-aych. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌeɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌeɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Th?
Th has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · aych.
Do Americans and Brits say Th the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌeɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌeɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.