How to pronounce this

this

/ðɪs/

1 syllable

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th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.

/ð/as in this	Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

This is always the way it has been.

How do you pronounce this?

This is pronounced /ðɪs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in this?

This has 1 syllable.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in this?

th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.