How to pronounce This in English

This is pronounced THIS (IPA /ðɪs/). Touch tongue to top teeth and voice softly — feel the throat vibrate.

IPA: /ðɪs/

Syllables: THIS

Common ESL mistake: Learners replace voiced /ð/ with /d/ or /z/, saying 'dis' or 'zis'.

Tip: Touch tongue to top teeth and voice softly — feel the throat vibrate.

More English pronunciation guides

SayWhat on the App Store

SayWhat on Google Play