How to pronounce "thôi" in English
ˈtiː
TEE
Primary stress: TEE
Hear native speakers say thôi in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “thôi”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
TEE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "thôi" 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. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
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 "thôi" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Thôi được. Và đó là lúc tôi học được rằng bạn không có ghép văn hóa mà không có phép”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Thôi được, ly nước lên ngay đây.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “thôi”
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Thôi được. Và đó là lúc tôi học được rằng bạn không có ghép văn hóa mà không có phép
Hear it in context: “thôi”
320 clipsThe English word “thôi” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈtiː (phonetic respelling: TEE). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (TEE), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “thôi” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 320 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “thôi” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:44
“" Hoặc là con xong hoặc chưa xong. Đừng có nói mấy từ địa phương đó trong nhà ba ” Thôi được. Và đó là lúc tôi học được rằng bạn không có ghép văn hóa mà không có phép Văn hóa là danh tính của 1 người”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @3:48
“ra khỏi tủ ly. Tôi nghe ông ấy nói lần nữa " Mang cho bố một ly nước ” Thôi được, ly nước lên ngay đây. Và rồi ông ấy gọi tên tôi lần nữa. Chắc do tôi chậm quá. " Tracy ””
Definition & Meaning: “thôi”
- The name of the letter থ in the Bengali alphabet.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The word starts with the consonant letter thi.”
- “Thôi được. Và đó là lúc tôi học được rằng bạn không có ghép văn hóa mà không có phép”
- “Thôi được, ly nước lên ngay đây. Và rồi ông ấy gọi tên tôi lần nữa.”
Pronounce: “thôi”
- Pronunciation:
- TEE
- Syllables:
- TEE
- Written Hyphenation:
- thi
- Primary stress:
- TEE
- IPA:
- ˈtiː
- Hear it in context
- thôi
Words that Rhyme with “thôi”
-iWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"thôi" (⁄ˈtiː⁄) 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, "thôi" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about thôi
How do you pronounce “thôi”?
“thôi” is pronounced ⁄ˈtiː⁄ (TEE). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “thôi”?
The primary stress in “thôi” is on “TEE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “thôi” mean?
The name of the letter থ in the Bengali alphabet.
How can I hear “thôi” used in real sentences?
This page has 320 real-world video examples of “thôi” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “thôi”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.