The /ð/ sound (th)
Summary
TLDRThis educational video script introduces the /ð/ sound, also known as the 'Voiced dental fricative,' found in English words like 'this,' 'that,' and 'other.' It explains how to produce this sound by creating friction between the tongue and the top teeth while vocalizing. The script provides examples of words with the /ð/ sound in different positions, such as 'they,' 'although,' and 'with.' It also invites viewers to explore more about English sounds through additional videos and live online classes, encouraging engagement with the English Language Club on social media.
Takeaways
- 🔤 The /ð/ sound is a 'Voiced dental fricative', produced by creating friction between the tongue and the top teeth.
- 👅 To pronounce /ð/, slightly stick out your tongue and position it so that the top teeth rest on it.
- 🎶 The sound is voiced, which means the vocal cords vibrate to produce the sound.
- 🌬️ The /ð/ sound is created by forcing air out between the teeth while the tongue is positioned against them.
- 📚 The phoneme /ð/ is typically spelled with the letters 'th' in English words.
- 📘 Examples of words with the /ð/ sound at the beginning include 'they', 'though', and 'those'.
- 📙 Words with /ð/ in the middle include 'other', 'although', 'brother', and 'southern'.
- 📗 Words ending with the /ð/ sound include 'with', 'smooth', and 'booth'.
- 🎥 Additional educational resources are available in the form of videos covering various English sounds and the phonetic chart.
- 💬 The English Language Club offers live online classes and encourages interaction via social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
Q & A
What is the /ð/ sound in English pronunciation?
-The /ð/ sound is a 'Voiced dental fricative' in English, produced by creating friction between the tongue and the top teeth.
How do you create the /ð/ sound?
-To produce the /ð/ sound, you need to stick out your tongue slightly and rest your top teeth on your tongue, forcing air out between your teeth while vibrating your vocal cords.
What is the difference between the /ð/ sound and other consonants?
-The /ð/ sound is unique as it is a fricative, which means it is produced by the high-pressure airflow through a narrow space between the tongue tip and the top teeth.
Which words demonstrate the use of the /ð/ sound at the beginning?
-Words like 'they', 'though', 'those', and 'then' begin with the /ð/ sound.
Can you provide examples of words with the /ð/ sound in the middle?
-Words such as 'other', 'although', 'brother', and 'southern' have the /ð/ sound in the middle.
What are some words that end with the /ð/ sound?
-Examples of words ending with the /ð/ sound include 'with', 'smooth', and 'booth'.
How is the /ð/ phoneme typically spelled in English?
-The /ð/ phoneme is usually spelled with the letters 'th', as seen in words like 'the', 'mother', 'whether', and 'either'.
What does it mean for a sound to be 'voiced'?
-A 'voiced' sound, like /ð/, is one where the vocal cords vibrate to produce the sound, as opposed to 'unvoiced' sounds where the vocal cords do not vibrate.
Why might producing the /ð/ sound feel unnatural for some people?
-Producing the /ð/ sound might feel unnatural for those who are not accustomed to sticking out their tongue and positioning it between their teeth, which is required for this sound.
Are there additional resources available for learning English sounds?
-Yes, there are additional videos on each group of sounds including Vowels, Diphthongs, Single Consonants, and Consonant Pairs, as well as a video explaining the phonetic chart.
How can one book a live online class with the English Language Club?
-To book a live online class with the English Language Club, one can visit their website or follow them on Twitter and Facebook for more information.
Outlines
🗣️ The /ð/ Sound in English
This paragraph introduces the /ð/ sound, also known as the 'Voiced dental fricative,' which is produced by creating friction between the tongue and the upper front teeth. The sound is voiced, meaning the vocal cords vibrate during its production. To articulate this sound correctly, one must position the tongue tip close to the upper teeth and force air through this narrow space while voicing. The paragraph provides examples of words that contain the /ð/ sound in different positions, such as 'this,' 'that,' 'other,' 'with,' 'smooth,' and 'booth.' It also mentions that the /ð/ sound is typically spelled with the letters 'th.' The speaker invites viewers to explore more about English sounds through additional videos and live online classes offered by the English Language Club.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Voiced dental fricative
💡Fricative
💡Vocal chords
💡Consonants Pairs
💡Position of the tongue
💡High pressure airflow
💡Spelling
💡Phoneme
💡English Language Club
💡Twitter and Facebook
Highlights
Introduction to the /ð/ sound, as in 'this', 'that', 'other', and 'the'.
The /ð/ sound is a 'Voiced dental fricative', produced by friction between the tongue and top teeth.
The sound is voiced, requiring vocal chord vibration.
Fricative sounds are created by high-pressure airflow through a narrow space in the mouth.
To produce /ð/, slightly stick out the tongue and rest the top teeth on it.
Forcing air out while voicing creates the /ð/ sound.
The phoneme /ð/ is typically spelled with 'th', as in 'the', 'mother', 'whether', and 'either'.
Examples of words beginning with the /ð/ sound include 'they', 'though', 'those', and 'then'.
Words with /ð/ in the middle include 'other', 'although', 'brother', and 'southern'.
Words ending with the /ð/ sound are 'with', 'smooth', and 'booth'.
Additional videos cover Vowels, Diphthongs, Single Consonants, Consonant Pairs, and the phonetic chart.
Interactive learning is available through live online classes via Skype or Google Hangouts.
Booking for classes can be made on the English Language Club's website.
Follow English Language Club on Twitter and Facebook for updates and engagement.
Encouragement for viewers to get in touch with the club for more information or to join classes.
Transcripts
Hi there this is the /ð/ sound. As in the words:
this /ðɪs/ that /ðæt/
other /'ʌðə/
The /ð/ is a sound from the ‘Consonants Pairs’ group
and it is called the ‘Voiced dental fricative’.
This means that you create fiction between the tongue and top teeth.
The /ð/ sound is made through the mouth and it is Voiced
which means that you vibrate your vocal chords to make the sound.
It is defined by position of your tongue and teeth and it is a fricative, which means the sound
is produced by high pressure air flow between a narrow space in the mouth.
In this case it's the space between the tip of the tongue and the top teeth.
To produce the sound you have to stick out your tongue a little. This can feel very unnatural
for some people who are not used to it. But it is essential to produce the sound correctly.
Rest your top teeth on your tongue and force air out between your teeth whilst voicing out.
The /ð/ phoneme is normally spelled with
the letters 'th' as in the words:
the /ðə/ mother /ˈmʌðə/
whether /ˈweðə/ either /ˈaɪðə/
Here are some words that begin with the /ð/ sound:
they /ðeɪ/ though /ðəʊ
those /ðəʊz/ then /ðen/
Here are some words with the /ð/ sound in the middle:
other /'ʌðə/ although /ɔːlˈðəʊ/
brother /ˈbrʌðə/ southern /ˈsʌðən/
Here are some words with the /ð/ sound at the end /ð/ sound:
with /wɪð/ smooth /smu:ð/
booth /bu:ð/
So, that’s it for the /ð/ sound.
but we have made additional videos on each of the groups of sounds Vowels, Diphthongs,
Single Consonants, or Consonant Pairs as well as a video explaining the the phonetic chart.
You can also click on any of the symbols behind me to see a similar video with lots of examples
and an explanation of how to pronounce that sound.
At the English Language Club, we also offer live online classes via Skype or Google Hangouts.
To make a booking with me or one of our other teachers, visit our website.
You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook. So please do get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.
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