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"The" or "The"

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A teacher of mine was telling me that up north people say "the" pronounced "thee". Is saying "the" pronounced "Thugh" a southern thing?

#1 jae713, Jan 20, 2011

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The fu**?

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For me at least, it's always been about what I'm saying.

"thugh" Simpsons...

I'm about to watch "thee" game.

#3 ThaShark316_28, Jan 20, 2011
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This is how they teach it here in Japan.

It's all about the first letter of the word that follows the "the".

Vowel --> "thee" (Get me the apple).
Consonant --> "za" (Let's go to the park).

#4 The Sensei, Jan 20, 2011
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I say 'thugh' for everything.

#5 WhoMikeJames, Jan 20, 2011
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The Sensei said:

This is how they teach it here in Japan.

It's all about the first letter of the word that follows the "the".

Vowel --> "thee" (Get me the apple).
Consonant --> "za" (Let's go to the park).
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Yes, this makes sense. I say it different depending on the wod that follows also. i just didn't know there was an actual rule to it.

#6 jae713, Jan 20, 2011
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I'm with The Sensei.

Depends on the next letter, if it's a consonant, I say "thugh"
If it's a vowel, I say "thee"

#7 Jontro, Jan 20, 2011

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Thugh 4 Life!

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jae713 said:

Yes, this makes sense. I say it different depending on the word that follows also. i just didn't know there was an actual rule to it.
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Fixed.

The Sensei said:

This is how they teach it here in Japan.

It's all about the first letter of the word that follows the "the".

Vowel --> "thee" (Get me the apple).
Consonant --> "za" (Let's go to the park).
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I never knew Japanese are quite good at English. I sort they would lean on the Chinese side more.

#9 Roxs-Redemption, Jan 20, 2011
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WhoMikeJames said:

I say 'thugh' for everything.
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same.

#10 rhino17, Jan 20, 2011
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I concur with The Sensei. I was never taught that particular rule, but that's just naturally how I pronounce it.

#11 durvasa, Jan 20, 2011
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"thee" before A,E,I,O,U

"thuh" before everything else

#12 apollo33, Jan 20, 2011
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If I say something like "That was THEEE best game I have ever seen" I use "eee" - all other times I use "uh"

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Thuhk q.

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Yeah I saw "thugh" too I guess. I've never really payed attention but i guess I do.

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Thee for emphasis.
Thugh for the majority.

#16 RedRedemption, Jan 20, 2011
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I say "da".

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The Sensei said:

This is how they teach it here in Japan.

It's all about the first letter of the word that follows the "the".

Vowel --> "thee" (Get me the apple).
Consonant --> "za" (Let's go to the park).
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This.

#18 Slimjim19, Jan 20, 2011

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I largely use thu... Though I'll use thee in a few specific instances... Like THE Ohio State University.

#19 meggoleggo, Jan 20, 2011
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this thu south say thu or get out.
damn yankees.

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