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While using the definite article, if the following word begins with a vowel sound, we
pronounce the as [ ] or th-i; on the other hand, if the following word begins with a
consonant sound, we say [ ], or th-uh
Words starting with a consonant sound
Words starting with a vowel sound
the girl
the English girl
the book
the entire book
the school
the old school
the unit
the uncle
When the definite article is used before a superlative adjective, we say [ ]
For example: The biggest; the highest