The pronouncing 'unvoiced th' /θ/ in English is difficult; the r sound also is difficult. Together they are VERY difficult.
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Nov 2016
221: Compare ’unvoiced th’ to /f/, /s/, and /t/
How to pronounce words like "thin/fin," "mouth/mouse," and "both/boat." Perfect your English fricative sounds by never stopping the air from passing through your mouth. Transcripts at pronuncian.com
12m 43s
Dec 2021
#7 - English Pronunciation - Learn the hardest sound in English - TH! with Jay
The TH sound is unique to English and many people struggle to pronounce it correctly. Listen to this podcast, with Jay, to learn how to pronounce it perfectly! And if you ever want a bit more practice before your English test, make sure you head to www.e2testprep.com and sign up ... Show More
12m 24s
Mar 2022
#17 - English Pronunciation - How to pronounce words like FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH in English with Jay
How well can you pronounce "ordinal numbers" in English such as FOURTH, FIFTH and SIXTH? These are some of the most difficult to pronounce words in English because that "TH" sound is particularly troublesome for a lot of people. In this podcast, Jay will teach you how to pronounc ... Show More
7m 24s
Jun 2025
466. How to pronounce words like subtle, yacht, chaos and more (tricky spellings)
<p>In this episode, we're tackling some of the trickiest words in English pronunciation, like 'queue', 'colonel', 'subtle' and more!</p> <p>These words are especially tricky because of their confusing spelling. But today, we'll practice them out loud together to build your pronun ... Show More
11m 52s
Oct 2025
#360 English Pronunciation Practice: The TH Sound
Today, we'll practice one of the trickiest sounds in English: the TH sound. Actually, English has two TH sounds: The voiceless /θ/, like in think, thank, thirty. The voiced /ð/, like in this, that, brother. Many students replace them with t, d, s, or z. For example: They say tank ... Show More
17m 24s