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Old 27-Apr-2007, 14:31
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Can anyone help me on using proper pronunciation of 'the' in a sentence.
Likely when to use 'dhu' and 'dhee'...............
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Welcome, veer_yodhaa.

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Pronunciation note As shown above, the pronunciation of the definite article the changes, primarily depending on whether the following sound is a consonant or a vowel. Read more here... <Listen to examples>
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Welcome, veer_yodhaa.

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Pronunciation note As shown above, the pronunciation of the definite article the changes, primarily depending on whether the following sound is a consonant or a vowel. Read more here... <Listen to examples>
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Thank you, i received 'thee' information needed, i would certainly utilize thuh same while i speak/communicate.........

Thank you very much
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Default Re: The(dhu or dhee)

You're most welcome. Please note that, most North American speakers I know tend not to say "thee", these days, before a word that begins with a vowel.
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