How to pronounce "this1" in English
this
Hear native speakers say this1 in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “this1”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
this
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
As a single-syllable word, "this1" 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 "this1" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "this1 is" sounds like "this1-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "this1" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“little from its domain name proving this1 billion startup is starting to think a lot”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“on the 5 and a half inch one of the big questions is will Apple charge more for that you know we've seen this1 199 299 399 pricing for a number of years now”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“effective this1 billion Financial District in Riad filled with gleaming buildings Sky Bridges and a mon rail sits largely unleashed the economy is”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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little from its domain name proving this1 billion startup is starting to think a lot
Hear it in context: “this1”
3 clipsThe English word “this1”. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (this), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “this1” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @1:08
“million to 60 million phones by the end of this year and xiaomi just dropped the little from its domain name proving this1 billion startup is starting to think a lot think a lot”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @2:28
“are going down but the cost of the glass definitely more expensive particularly on the 5 and a half inch one of the big questions is will Apple charge more for that you know we've seen this1 199 299 399 pricing for a number of years now that you know we've seen this1 199 299 399 pricing for a number of years now”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @1:39
“trying to diversify away from oil for years but it hasn't been particularly effective this1 billion Financial District in Riad filled with gleaming buildings Sky Bridges and a mon rail sits largely unleashed the economy is buildings Sky Bridges and a mon rail sits largely unleashed the economy is”
Pronounce: “this1”
- Syllables:
- this
- Hear it in context
- this1
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"this1" 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, "this1" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about this1
How can I hear “this1” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “this1” 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 “this1”?
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⁄.