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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable the
  • 3 letters
Syllables
the has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/ðə/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide the into syllables?

the divides as the. the has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in the?

The has 1 syllable (the).

Which syllable is stressed in the?

The stressed syllable in the is the. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce the?

/ðə/ in American English.