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The /θ/ Sound

TongueThe tip of the tongue comes through the teeth.
JawThe jaw and the mouth relax.
AirAir passes through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of words with the /θ/ sound


thread
/ˈθrɛd/
Pronounced by Matthew

thought
/θɔt/
Pronounced by Kimberly

throw
/θroʊ/
Pronounced by Justin

theater
/ˈθieɪtər/
Pronounced by Kimberly

think
/θɪŋk/
Pronounced by Joanna

beneath
/bɪˈniθ/
Pronounced by Kimberly

kenworth
/ˈkɛnˌwɜrθ/
Pronounced by Justin

Pronounced by Joanna

bath
/bæθ/
/ˈbæθ/
Pronounced by Salli

ethan
/ˈiθən/
/ˈi-θən/
Pronounced by Matthew

orthopedist
/ˌɔrθəˈpidəst/
Pronounced by Joanna