How to pronounce there
Say it like THAIR. There is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- THAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
There pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of there
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAIR.
What does there mean?
- In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).“I know Bristol quite well as I used to live there.”
- At that point, stage, etc., visualised as a distinct place.“He did not stop there, but continued his speech.”
- In a notional place where one will provide support or care; see also be there.“You know that I will always be there for you.”
- Used to offer encouragement or sympathy; see also there, there and there now.“There, there. Everything is going to turn out all right.”
- Used to express victory or completion.“There! That knot should hold.”
- That place (previously mentioned or otherwise implied).“We need someone to take us from here to there.”
- That situation; that position.“You rinse and de-string the green beans; I'll take it from there.”
Where does there come from?
Cognate with Scots thar, thair (“there”), North Frisian dear, deer, där (“there”), Saterland Frisian deer (“there”), West Frisian dêr (“there”), Dutch daar (“there”), Low German dar (“there”), German da, dar- (“there”), Danish der (“there”)
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Words that rhyme with there
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of there.
Words that sound like there
- their
- they're
Questions about saying there
How do you pronounce there?
Say THAIR. The American pronunciation is /ðɛr/. In British English it is /ðɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in there?
There is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THAIR.
Is there pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ðɛə/ (THAIR).
What words sound the same as there?
There sounds the same as their, they're in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.