th
PronouncedTEE-AYCH
/ˈtiː.ˈeɪtʃ/noun
A sound you make by putting your tongue between your teeth, like in 'the' or 'think'.
Syllables
th
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
th
Phonics Rule: TH Digraph (Unvoiced)
Sound“th”·/θ/
TH can make a soft sound “th”, like in 'think' and 'bath'. Just air, no buzz!
The unvoiced TH “th” is the quiet, breathy version. Your throat doesn't vibrate. Stick your tongue between your teeth and blow air.
Tip
Unvoiced TH is quiet — think with three teeth!
Examples
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