Problematic consonant sounds – Exercise 476

Match 'th' and the sound. Repeat the words paying attention to the pronunciation of θ and ð.

weather, although, there —

moth, theft, breath —

sound ð

sound θ

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Pronunciation of th

For the correct pronunciation of /θ/ (like in think) and /ð/ (like in this) the tip of the tongue should lie between the teeth. /θ/ is a voiceless sound and /ð/ is voiced. If you mix these sounds up with /s/ or /z/, there is a chance of saying the wrong word.

{mp3}/files/mp3/consonants/sank-thank-fc3632b4.mp3{/mp3}sank /s/ — thank /θ/

{mp3}/files/mp3/consonants/sing-thing-aa12e86a.mp3{/mp3}sing /s/ — thing /θ/

{mp3}/files/mp3/consonants/zen-then-4f7ce976.mp3{/mp3}zen /s/ — then /ð/