Unit 17. Arthur's Mother.
The Consonant Sounds /θ/ and /ð/
Unit 17; Part A
Listen to the two sounds /θ/ and /ð/. Notice that in /θ/, there is no voice from the throat. Instead, you can feel the air from your mouth on your hand. In the sound /ð/ there is voice from the throat. It is possible to make both sounds long. Look at the mouth diagram to sec how to make these consonant sounds. |
Unit 17; Part B
Now listen to the sound /θ/ on its own. | ||
Listen to the target sound /θ/ in the words below and compare it with the words on each side.
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Listen and repeat these examples of the target sound. thank think thought healthy birthday maths earth length fourth |
Unit 17; Part C
Listen to the sound /ð/ on its own. | |||
Listen to the target sound /ð/ in the words below and compare it with the words on each side.
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Listen and repeat these examples of the target sound. these though they other weather clothes breathe with sunbathe Important for listening!
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Unit 17; Part D
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Exercises
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