Hello ! “TH” and “V” Pronunciation

2 “TH” Pronunciation There are two ways to pronounce the “TH”. The first way is voiceless (or unvoiced, /θ/). This means that the vocal cords are not used. Thank

3 Voiceless /θ/ “TH” In order to pronounce the voiceless “TH” sound, put your tongue between your teeth. Your tongue can rest on your bottom lip, if that’s more comfortable for you.

4 Voiceless /θ/ “TH” Blow air softly to make the “TH” sound. Most of the air will flow over the top of your tongue.

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6 Voiceless /θ/ “TH” Practice thief truth theory author think thank through threw Thursday Cynthia Matthew earth

7 Thank you! Thank you! You’re so kind. Thank you. I really appreciate it. Thank you for your help. Voiceless /θ/ “TH” Practice

8 Voiced /ð/ “TH” Pronunciation The second way to pronounce the “TH” sound is called the voiced “TH” ( /ð/ ). This means that the vocal cords are used. Father

9 Voiced /ð/ “TH” Pronunciation To pronounce the voiced “TH”, use the same position as the voiceless “TH”. However, instead of blowing air, vibrate your vocal cords.

10 Voiced /ð/ “TH” Practice father brother mother this that these those then there their together farther

11 Voiced /ð/ “TH” Practice When we’re together, my mother, father, brother, and sister all have a wonderful time.

12 “V” Pronunciation Standard Chinese does not have a “V” sound. However, it is very similar to the “F” sound. So you can master it with a little bit of practice.

13 “V” Pronunciation The “V” sound is voiced. The “F” sound is voiceless. To make the “V” sound, put your upper teeth onto your lower lip. This is the same position as the “F”.

14 “V” Pronunciation Now, instead of blowing air, vibrate your vocal cords to make the “V” sound.

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17 Write a very short story (about 3 sentences), using at least 2 words from each of the 3 columns (or other TH / V words). 1 thief truth theory author think thank through threw Thursday Cynthia Matthew earth 2 father brother mother this that these those then there their together farther 3 variable vast vegetable very vibrate victory advice average even every nervous never