How to pronounce "these" in English
ðiːz
DHEEZ
Primary stress: DHEEZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “these”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
DHEEZ
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "these" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "these" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“These devices will measure things like resting heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature and conductance, blood oxygen, even sleep.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“These two wildly different predictions come from different assumptions about how metabolic rate scales as a function of mass.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“These chains are pulled through a tiny narrowing called the drawdown taper, which leads to the spigot.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“These leaders that are pushing people and places away from democracy, what are these authoritarians doing”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“These operations were merely palliative -- a series of sophisticated hacks designed to stabilize his circulation.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“These circles get bigger along the horizontal axis, so 0.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “these”
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These devices will measure things like resting heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature and conductance, blood oxygen, even sleep.
Hear it in context: “these”
895,611 clipsThe English word “these” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ðiːz (phonetic respelling: DHEEZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (DHEEZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “these” functions as a pronoun. SayItVid indexes 895,611 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “these” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @1:05
“and [a] host of other devices. These devices will measure things like resting heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature and conductance, blood oxygen, even sleep. heart rate variability,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @7:25
“would've been just 30 milligrams. These two wildly different predictions come from different assumptions about how metabolic rate scales as a function of mass. assumptions about how metabolic rate”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @14:20
“linking the proteins into long chains. These chains are pulled through a tiny narrowing called the drawdown taper, which leads to the spigot. called the drawdown taper, which leads to the spigot.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @2:17
“so right? These leaders that are pushing people and places away from democracy, what are these authoritarians doing and places away from democracy, what are”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:06
“But there was no fixing his heart. These operations were merely palliative -- a series of sophisticated hacks designed to stabilize his circulation. a series of sophisticated hacks designed to stabilize his circulation.”
Definition & Meaning: “these”
- Used to identify specific people or things that are close at hand or being indicated.
Example Sentences (3)
- “These books belong on the top shelf.”
- “These devices will measure things like resting heart rate, heart rate variability, skin temperature and conductance, blood oxygen, even sleep.”
- “These two wildly different predictions come from different assumptions about how metabolic rate scales as a function of mass.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “these”
- Pronunciation:
- DHEEZ
- Syllables:
- DHEEZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- these
- Primary stress:
- DHEEZ
- IPA:
- ðiːz
- Hear it in context
- these
Words that Rhyme with “these”
-izWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"these" (⁄ðiːz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "these" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about these
How do you pronounce “these”?
“these” is pronounced ⁄ðiːz⁄ (DHEEZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “these”?
The primary stress in “these” is on “DHEEZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “these” mean?
Used to identify specific people or things that are close at hand or being indicated.
How can I hear “these” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “these”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.