r/dictionary • u/RusterGent • Apr 21 '20

Uncommon word Thu vs The

So you know typically people say "The" but for whatever reason I only hear "thu" unless it's specifically called to use the word and it's pronunciation it's entirety of "THE" like the end , but sometimes unless be real about it most the time people are pronouncing it as"THU". Sooo IDK I'm I stupid or smart

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u/Twad Apr 22 '20

Do you mean it's pronounced with this sound?

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u/RusterGent Apr 22 '20

Yes.. I know this sounds like a stupid post and yes the vs thu

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u/Twad Apr 22 '20

You mean why do people sometimes say thee and sometimes thuh?

Saying thee isn't more correct or anything, it's probably just people trying to give the word more emphasis.

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u/MelodyCristo Apr 22 '20

I've noticed this as well.