the
/ðə/
Syllables the
Stress THE
Phonics Breakdown
th
/ð/
voiced th
e
/ə/
schwa
Meaning
definite article used before a specific noun
Sound Reference
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th=/ð/(this) + e=/ə/(sofa)
Example
The book is on the table.
definite article used before a specific noun
th=/ð/(this) + e=/ə/(sofa)
The book is on the table.