Why do we say THEE entertainer but THUH calculator? 🤔 A lot of people think this is just personal preference, but there’s actually a pronunciation rule behind it. In this lesson, we break down why English speakers sometimes pronounce “the” as thee before vowel sounds like entertainer or Ohio State and as thuh before consonant sounds like calculator and ball. English as a second language ESL This is one of those grammar and phonics lessons that surprises students because they’ve followed the rule their whole lives without realizing it. English pronunciation, vowel sounds, consonant sounds, fluency, and spoken language all connect in this quick lesson. #GrammarLesson #EnglishTeacher Phonics #LearningEnglish EnglishLanguageArts #TikTokLearningCampaign #LearnOnTikTok