How many syllables are in “this”?

“This” has 1 syllable: this.

What is the IPA for “this”?

The American English IPA transcription of “this” is ðɪs.

How can I practice pronouncing “this”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce this

/ðɪs/this1 syllable

“this” leans on the English “th” sounds that many languages don't use. It's a single syllable, and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/ð/as in this
Voiced 'th'. Tongue tip lightly between teeth, vocal cords on.
/ɪ/as in kit
Short and lax. Keep the tongue lower and more relaxed than 'iy' (sheep).

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “this” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Indian English speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “this”?: “This” has 1 syllable: this.
What is the IPA for “this”?: The American English IPA transcription of “this” is ðɪs.
How can I practice pronouncing “this”?: Press play to hear “this” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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