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The 'th' sound

Pronunciation · A2 · 30 sec

Your prompt

Say this aloud, focusing on the highlighted sounds.

Say it slowly first, then again at a natural speed. We check the words came through clearly — this is not a phoneme test.

Reference

I think this is the third time these three things have happened.

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Shuffle

This activity needs your voice. When you're done, we'll show you a Speaking Snapshot.

A few things to cover

  • •Put your tongue lightly between your teeth for 'th'
  • •Contrast: think / sink, three / tree

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