/ð/ versus /θ/ Sounds
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Objective
I can tell the difference between the /ð/ and /θ/ sounds when I hear them and say them.
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Warm-up video
mmmEnglish · 10:10
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The two 'th' sounds in English are voiced and unvoiced, and they require the same mouth position.
- 2
Content words usually begin with the unvoiced 'th' sound, while structure words often begin with the voiced 'th' sound.
- 3
When the letters 'th' appear in the middle of a word between two vowel sounds, it is usually the voiced 'th' sound.
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Practice
7 questions
What is the key difference in how the /ð/ and /θ/ sounds are produced?
To make the /θ/ sound, should your tongue be relaxed or tense?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the following words aloud. Which word has the /ð/ sound and which has the /θ/ sound? Write the words under the correct sound. think, this”
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