/ð/ vs /d/ Minimal Pairs - Voiced TH vs D - American English Listening and Pronunciation Practice

Описание: This video contains listening and speaking practice of the /ð/ vs. /d/ sounds in the form of minimal pairs. Minimal Pairs are two words that sound exactly the same EXCEPT FOR one sound.

For instructions on the correct mouth positions for production of the Voiced TH Sound /ð/ and the /d/ sound check out this video:    • Voiced TH ð vs D Sound #minimalpairs #engl...  

The /ð/ sound is called the Voiced TH because production of this sound requires the use of your vocal cords. To make this sound, a relaxed tongue rests between the top and bottom teeth. Air flows through the teeth and around the tongue while the vocal cords vibrate. The Voiced TH is a continuant sound because the sound can be held as long as your breath lasts.

For many people who have difficulty with the TH mouth position, the Voiced TH ends up sounding like /d/. The /d/ sound is also a voiced sound - but it is not a continuant sound and it requires a different mouth position. To produce the /d/ sound, the tongue tip presses the gum ridge just behind and above the front teeth before quickly releasing.

Listen to and repeat the minimal pairs in order to hone your ear and practice the proper mouth positions for each sound.

Voiced TH vs D Sounds: /ð/ and /d/ American English Pronunciation Practice - Minimal Pairs - Listen and Repeat
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