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English with Thiago

How To Pronounce the TH SOUND in ENGLISH (Voiceless TH vs Voiced TH) - English Pronunciation Lesson

May 12, 2024
22:57

In this episode, Thiago discusses the TH sound in English. He explains that there are two sounds for TH: voiceless and voiced. He provides examples and practice exercises for both sounds. Thiago also mentions some exceptions to the TH pronunciation and demonstrates how to connect TH sounds in words and sentences. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of practicing the correct TH sound, but also noting that mispronouncing it may not greatly impact communication. Takeaways - The TH sound in English has two variations: voiceless and voiced. - To pronounce the voiceless TH, place the tip of your tongue between your teeth and push out air. - To pronounce the voiced TH, place the tip of your tongue between your teeth and activate your vocal cords. - Practice pronouncing words and sentences with the TH sound to improve your pronunciation. - There are some exceptions to the TH pronunciation, such as "Thomas" and "Thailand". - When connecting TH sounds in words and sentences, be mindful of the correct pronunciation. Chapters 0:00-1:16 Intro 1:16-4:04 TH Sounds: Explanation 4:04-10:09 Voiceless TH: Practice 10:09-16:40 Voiced TH: Practice 16:40-18:47 TH in Connected Speech 18:47-20:50 TH in Natural Speech 20:50-22:57 Closing thoughts & Outro Want to have private classes with me? Apply here: https://englishwiththiago.teachable.com/p/private-classes Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/


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