The is pronounced thuh (IPA /ðə/). Voiced 'th' — touch tongue tip to top teeth and vibrate vocal cords.
IPA: /ðə/
Syllables: thuh
In 2,008 attempts by 1,063 learners scored in the SayWhat app, the sound most often scored red in this word was /i/ (18% of attempts).
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'dee' or 'duh' replacing voiced 'th' with /d/.
Tip: Voiced 'th' — touch tongue tip to top teeth and vibrate vocal cords.