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3 abr 2017
- Castelhano (México)
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Inglês (EUA)
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Japonês
Pergunta sobre Inglês (EUA)
What is the correct pronunciation of the word "the"? I always listen to people pronouncing it as "de," "da," or "di" and I don't know which one is the correct one
What is the correct pronunciation of the word "the"? I always listen to people pronouncing it as "de," "da," or "di" and I don't know which one is the correct one
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- Inglês (EUA)
"de" when right after it goes a consonant.
"di" when after it goes a vowel.

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you are fool @JazonTorrez don't give wrong information...it will be harmful for her.. @Sabranco @JazonTorrez
- Castelhano (México)
Es "da" cuando le sigue una palabra cuyo sonido sea el de una consonante y "di" cuando sea el de una vocal.
Por ejemplo:
The city (da)
The end (di)
The hour (di, porque la h es muda en ese caso).
- Inglês (EUA)
Oh c'mon dude, you're trying to look like a pretty smart guy , haha you should go and study your "native language"

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yes !! I am smart guy..you need to understand the real truth... don't give wrong information. I know..you have copied this answers from Google.. @JazonTorrez
- Inglês (EUA)
Look, let me tell you something, I've heard native speakers thousands of times haha you better improve your hearing dude

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I know...you are fool..don't prove this...I have many friends from UK and USA ..I know all about this...do you think you can impress @Sabranco from your stupid answer @JazonTorrez I think she is very intelligent than you...
- Inglês (EUA)
Impress who? I don't even know her! and you're acting like an idiot you know?
yes... "very" instead of "more" is that your best? is that all you got?

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