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When do we pronounce the definite article 'THE' as 'The' and when it is 'Thee'
  

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'The' when it is immediately followed by a consonant sound, and 'thee' when it is immediately followed by a vowel sound. Note that it can be 'thee' before a consonant sound when emphasis is desired.

— Mike in Japan

  • 'The' when it is immediately followed by a consonant sound, and 'thee' when it is immediately followed by a vowel sound.
  • Note that it can be 'thee' before a consonant sound when emphasis is desired.
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'The' when it is immediately followed by a consonant sound, and 'thee' when it is immediately followed by a vowel sound.
Note that it can be 'thee' before a consonant sound when emphasis is desired.
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