How to pronounce“they”in English
nounIPA/ˈðeɪ̯/
Syllablesthey
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Definitions of “they”
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pronoun
A group of entities previously mentioned.
“Fred and Jane? They just arrived.”
pronoun
A single person, previously mentioned, whose gender is unknown, irrelevant, or (since late 20th c.) non-binary.
“Somebody requested a seat at Friday's performance but didn't say if they preferred the balcony or the floor.”
verb
To refer to (someone, sometimes especially someone who does not use gender-neutral pronouns) using they/them pronouns.
“I have a pin that says she/her, but I still get theyed all the time.”
noun
A non-binary person.