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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'there' as in the word 'their'.
Add 'by' pronounced like 'buy'.
Put stress on 'by'.
there-bi (there-bi)
ther-bay (ther-bay)
the-re-by (the-re-by)
Start with 'there' similar to 'their'.
Add 'by' pronounced with a clear 'bai'.
Put stress on 'by'.
there-bi (there-bi)
ther-bay (ther-bay)
the-re-by (the-re-by)
The stress is important to distinguish it from similar words.
Yes, they sound similar but listen for the subtle differences.
No, pronounce it clearly, especially in American English.
As a result of something.
/ˈðɛrˌfɔr/
For that reason
/ðɛrˈæftər/
After that
/ðɛrˈɪn/
In that place or document
Both stress and vowel sounds differ compared to 'therefore'.
'Thereby' ends with a long 'i', unlike 'thereafter' that ends with 'ər'.
'Therein' has a distinct ending with a nasal 'n'.
Make sure 'by' is the most emphasized part.
Create your own sentences using 'thereby' for better retention.
