TH Sound

Master the English "TH" sound with this interactive pronunciation lesson! Practice both voiced and voiceless "TH" words through listening exercises, minimal pairs, and scrambled dictation designed specifically for ESL beginners.

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TH Sound

The "TH" sound is one of the most unique features of English, and it actually comes in two varieties: Voiceless (/θ/) and Voiced (/ð/). Both sounds use the same physical position, which is the key to mastering them!

How to Position Your Tongue

To make both sounds, gently place the tip of your tongue between your upper and lower front teeth. Don't bite down! Just let the air flow over your tongue.

1. The Voiceless "TH" (/θ/)

Think of this as a "whisper" sound. No vibration happens in your throat; it is just air passing through.

  • Examples: Think, Three, Bath, Mouth.

2. The Voiced "TH" (/ð/)

This sound uses your vocal cords. If you touch your throat, you should feel a "buzzing" or vibration.

  • Examples: This, That, They, Mother.

Tip: If you’re struggling, try making an "s" or "f" sound and then slowly move your tongue forward until it touches your teeth.

Title

Mastering the TH Sound: Voiced and Voiceless

Instructions

Listen carefully to the audio, record your pronunciation, choose the correct words in the minimal pairs, and arrange the sentences correctly.

Language

en-US

Activities

  • Target Text: Thank you very much.
    Phonetic Hint: θæŋk ju ˈvɛri mʌʧ
    Translation: ขอบคุณมาก
  • Target Text: I think so.
    Phonetic Hint: aɪ θɪŋk soʊ
    Translation: ฉันคิดว่าอย่างนั้น
  • Target Text: This is my brother.
    Phonetic Hint: ðɪs ɪz maɪ ˈbrʌðər
    Translation: นี่คือพี่ชายของฉัน
  • Target Text: That is a big dog.
    Phonetic Hint: ðæt ɪz ə bɪg dɔg
    Translation: นั่นคือหมาตัวใหญ่
  • Target Text: They are playing.
    Phonetic Hint: ðeɪ ɑr ˈpleɪɪŋ
    Translation: พวกเขากำลังเล่น
  • Target Text: I need three apples.
    Phonetic Hint: aɪ nid θri ˈæpəlz
    Translation: ฉันต้องการแอปเปิ้ลสามลูก
  • Target Text: Wash your mouth.
    Phonetic Hint: wɔʃ jʊr maʊθ
    Translation: ล้างปากของคุณ
  • Target Text: Look at the weather.
    Phonetic Hint: lʊk æt ðə ˈwɛðər
    Translation: ดูสภาพอากาศสิ
  • Target Text: My mother is here.
    Phonetic Hint: maɪ ˈmʌðər ɪz hɪr
    Translation: แม่ของฉันอยู่ที่นี่
  • Target Text: Throw the ball.
    Phonetic Hint: θroʊ ðə bɔl
    Translation: ขว้างลูกบอล
  • Focus: Consonant /t/ vs /θ/
    Options:
    • tree
    • three
    Correct Answer: three
  • Focus: Consonant /t/ vs /θ/
    Options:
    • tick
    • thick
    Correct Answer: thick
  • Focus: Consonant /d/ vs /ð/
    Options:
    • day
    • they
    Correct Answer: they
  • Focus: Consonant /d/ vs /ð/
    Options:
    • dare
    • there
    Correct Answer: there
  • Focus: Consonant /s/ vs /θ/
    Options:
    • sink
    • think
    Correct Answer: think
  • Audio Text: This thing is thin.
    Words:
    • This
    • thing
    • is
    • thin.
    Distractors:
    • tin
    • din
  • Audio Text: They think about it.
    Words:
    • They
    • think
    • about
    • it.
    Distractors:
    • day
    • sink
  • Audio Text: My mother is there.
    Words:
    • My
    • mother
    • is
    • there.
    Distractors:
    • mudder
    • their

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