TH Sounds

Voiced and unvoiced th.

Examples

• think /θ/
• this /ð/

Key rules

• The voiceless th /θ/ is in think and both, made with the tongue tip between the teeth
• The voiced th /ð/ is in this and the, made with the same tongue position with voicing
• Learn both to avoid confusion

Common mistakes

• think pronounced /tɪŋk/ → Say /θɪŋk/ with the tongue between the teeth
• this pronounced /dɪs/ → Say /ðɪs/ with a voiced th

Use cases

• Speaking clearly
• Pronouncing names and common words
• Job interviews