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How to Pronounce Than?

Correct pronunciation for the word "Than" is [ðˈɐn], [ðˈɐn], [ð_ˈɐ_n].

"Than" in context

Than is a word used as a conjunction to compare two things. For example, one might say, "She is taller than him." It can also be used to denote a preference. For instance, one might say, "I would rather stay at home than go out." As a comparison of two actions, it can compare a single action to two others, as in, "She likes to dance more than sing or play instruments."

Than can also be used to denote difference. An example might be, "She's something different than what I expected.

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