Is it pronounced THEE or THUH?
2006-11-21 23:42:15 · 8 answers · asked by Shaide 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
According to proper English grammar,
"The" is pronounced "THUH" when the next word begins with a consonant, eg: The ['THUH'] car
"The" is pronounced "THEE" when the next word begins with a vowel, eg: The ['THEE'] apple
But when you talk informally if you want to stress something as 'The ONE AND ONLY thing' you say 'THEE' no matter whether the next word begins with a vowel or a consonent, eg: The ['THEE'] Michael Jackson, or The ['THEE'] Aaron Carter.
Hope that makes sense!
2006-11-21 23:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by MasterAsker 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I've been sitting here for a minute running pronunciations in my head. I think you pronounce it both ways. It depends where it is used. If you say,"Hand me the hammer", You pronounce it thuh. If you say, "Hand me the apple", you pronounce it thee. Go figure.
2006-11-22 07:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by twjones1029 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the - thuh
Thee-thee
This dosen`t sound right
Thee dog went to the house . Thuh dog went to the house !
2006-11-22 07:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thuh is the right one.
The evening---Thee evening.
2006-11-22 07:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by St Harpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow great question, never thought about it, i pronounce it thee,
2006-11-22 07:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's thee!
2006-11-22 07:46:16 · answer #6 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the e can receive the long or short sound.depending on how you use it..This has become the norm in our society..Gkood Luck to you..good question..
2006-11-22 07:47:17 · answer #7 · answered by flashrtp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's regional
2006-11-22 07:50:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋