The article the is pronounced "thuh" before a word that begins with a
consonant sound. It is pronounced "thee" before a word that begins
with a vowel sound or if you are trying to emphasize a word.
Please tell me I am not "thee" only one who didn't know that? Another reason to homeschool... to get an education =)
I didn't learn this until I was about your age and singing in the ward choir. I don't remember if the choir director actually pointed it out, or if I just had a light bulb moment singing "thee" and "thuh" over and over :)
ReplyDeleteLike Amy, I learned this years ago in our church choir.
ReplyDeleteWell, Warren, it just so happens that
ReplyDeleteI asked you about the correct way to pronounce this word because I was confused while singing in a choir and you didn't know!