How to pronounce "them2" in English
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Hear native speakers say them2 in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “them2”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
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Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
As a single-syllable word, "them2" 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 "them2" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "them2 is" sounds like "them2-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "them2" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“wants to go public after sarbanes Oxley it costs them2 to3 million in Cold Hard”— StanfordWatch clip
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wants to go public after sarbanes Oxley it costs them2 to3 million in Cold Hard
Hear it in context: “them2”
1 clipThe English word “them2”. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (them), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “them2” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @9:02
“really you know just to give you some numbers the average uh startup that now wants to go public after sarbanes Oxley it costs them2 to3 million in Cold Hard Cash to be compliant during the IPO process that these are costs that didn't”
Pronounce: “them2”
- Syllables:
- them
- Hear it in context
- them2
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"them2" 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, "them2" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about them2
How can I hear “them2” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “them2”?
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⁄.