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Pronouncing the th
The th is one of the hardest consonant sounds to pronounce. It can be
pronounced in three different ways: as a d (//) as in this, that, these, those,
they orthem; as the voiceless // in three, thing, thought; or as a /t/ as in Thai or
Thames. The pronunciation of the // is especially difficult for some - students
often say tree instead ofthree.
How to fix it: Go over the difference between the three types of pronunciation.
Dont forget to mention that the third one is the least common. As for the
difficulty inpronouncing the //, show students how to place their tongues
between their teeth and force air out to make the right sound.
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you to not only verbally correct the pronunciation and have them repeat, but
also write it down. As many times as you have to.