th
TEE-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)
TH can make a soft sound /θ/, like in 'think' and 'bath'. Just air, no buzz!
The unvoiced TH /θ/ 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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