/θ/

consonant · voiceless

The TH (think) Sound

as in think

How to make the /θ/ sound

Voiceless — no vocal cord vibration
voiced voiceless
  1. 1Place the tongue tip lightly between the teeth.
  2. 2Blow air over the tongue — no voice.
  3. 3The tongue must be visible in a mirror.

⚠ The most common mistake

Substituting S, T, or F: "think" → "sink"/"tink"/"fink".

Especially tricky for speakers of: French, German, Japanese, Vietnamese, Russian, Mandarin.

Train your ear: /θ/ vs /s/

These two words differ by exactly one sound. Tap both — can you hear it?

Practice: Record & Compare

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Practice words with /θ/

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