Fun Easy English - American English Pronunciation lesson 30.

Learning objectives

Pronounce the sound in the words this, these, together, smooth
Learn how to spell this sound
Learn the proper mouth position when making this sound
Learn the sound type
Pronunciation practice
Tongue twisters test

How to spell this sound

th	this, these, that, those, they, them, then, than, though, thee, mother, father, together, weather, leather, smooth, breathe, bathe, soothe, seethe

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Mouth position

Your mouth releases air continuously

Your lips should be slightly separated

Your Tongue: your tongue should be between your upper teeth and your lower teeth
(see picture)

Sound Type

This is a VOICED sound which means:
- Your Vocal Cords DO vibrate when making the sound
- You CAN listen to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover your ears with your hands
- You CAN feel your Vocal Cords vibrating if you place your hands on your neck

Pronunciation practice

Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and tongue are in their proper positions.

this	these	that	those
then	than	mother	father
together	weather	smooth	soothe

Note: the red letters all have the same sound

Tongue twisters test

Try saying the following tongue twisters as quickly as possible.

This, that, these, and those, words used for things, thought undisclosed.