How to pronounce "theyre" in English
ðɛr
DHAIR
Primary stress: DHAIR
Hear native speakers say theyre in context across real video clips
But in their disruption, and I'll show you where the, what the disruptions are. So the interesting thing about cycles of innovation is is theyre actually 30 years long. is theyre actually 30 years long.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “theyre”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
DHAIR
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "theyre" 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 "theyre" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“So the interesting thing about cycles of innovation is is theyre actually 30 years long.”— StanfordWatch clip
“So in the ultrarelativistic limit, theyre linearly related, but that relationship v bar times u equals 0 still holds, right?”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“For Neoclouds, theyre betting big that the A. I. boom arrives fast enough to justify the billions being spent today.”— CNBCWatch clip
“the red flag, theyre smart enough to catch it next time it comes up or remember it.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“about his students, and yet theyre somehow able to create a culture where you better fail.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“knows what theyre the context and they actually gives you apps and say why don't you just click on lost bags right now you don't have to go”— StanfordWatch clip
Practice Speaking “theyre”
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So the interesting thing about cycles of innovation is is theyre actually 30 years long.
Hear it in context: “theyre”
9 clipsThe English word “theyre” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ðɛr (phonetic respelling: DHAIR). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (DHAIR), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “theyre” functions as a contraction. SayItVid indexes 9 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “theyre” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, MIT OpenCourseWare, CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @5:13
“But in their disruption, and I'll show you where the, what the disruptions are. So the interesting thing about cycles of innovation is is theyre actually 30 years long. is theyre actually 30 years long.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @34:59
“only requires two components rather than four components. Yes? So in the ultrarelativistic limit, theyre linearly related, but that relationship v bar times u equals 0 still holds, right? So in the ultrarelativistic limit,”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #3 · @2:04
“will live up to the hype. For Neoclouds, theyre betting big that the A. I. boom arrives fast enough to justify the billions being spent today. A. I. boom arrives fast enough to justify the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @4:53
“or Im training a consumer, if I tell them heres the scam, heres how it works, this is the red flag, theyre smart enough to catch it next time it comes up or remember it. Typically people are honest, thank god.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @4:20
“same sense of purpose and intensity about serving humans that my inner teacher thinks about his students, and yet theyre somehow able to create a culture where you better fail. fail.”
Definition & Meaning: “theyre”
- A contraction of the pronoun "they" and the verb "are".
Example Sentences (3)
- “They're going to the store later this afternoon.”
- “So the interesting thing about cycles of innovation is is theyre actually 30 years long.”
- “Yes? So in the ultrarelativistic limit, theyre linearly related, but that relationship v bar times u equals 0 still holds, right?”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “theyre”
- Pronunciation:
- DHAIR
- Syllables:
- DHAIR
- Written Hyphenation:
- they're
- Primary stress:
- DHAIR
- IPA:
- ðɛr
- Hear it in context
- theyre
Words that Rhyme with “theyre”
-ɛrWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
ðɛər“theyre” sounds 100% identical in standard English to “there”, “their” and “they're”, but has a completely different spelling and meaning:
In, at, or toward that place or position.
Belonging to or associated with people or things previously mentioned.
Contraction of "they are".
Frequently asked questions about theyre
How do you pronounce “theyre”?
“theyre” is pronounced ⁄ðɛr⁄ (DHAIR). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “theyre”?
The primary stress in “theyre” is on “DHAIR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “theyre” mean?
A contraction of the pronoun "they" and the verb "are".
How can I hear “theyre” used in real sentences?
This page has 9 real-world video examples of “theyre” 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 “theyre”?
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⁄.