The English weak form of "there" — Weak /ðɚ/, Strong /ðɛr/

IPA Sound Drill
CEFR B1

there

Weak form

/ðɚ/

RP: /ðə/

Strong form

/ðɛr/

RP: /ðeə/

When to use the weak form

weak 'there' (existential) → /ðɚ/ (GA) / /ðə/ (RP)

Example sentences