How to Link the TH Sound: American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial discusses the linking of the TH sound in American English, providing examples and demonstrations of how to link TH with various consonants. It emphasizes the importance of mouth positioning and offers practice tips. The video concludes with a promotion for an upcoming conversation course.

Why is the TH sound considered important in American English?

• It is the easiest sound to pronounce.

• It is used in many common words.

• It is only used in formal speech.

• It is rarely used in sentences.

What is the key difference when linking the voiced TH with the Z sound?

• The tongue tip comes through the teeth for both sounds.

• The tongue tip stays behind the closed teeth for the TH sound.

• The tongue tip touches the roof of the mouth for the Z sound.

• The tongue tip does not move at all.

How is the stop T linked with the voiced TH sound?

• The tongue tip comes through the teeth without stopping.

• The tongue tip stops the sound before voicing the TH.

• The tongue tip goes to the roof of the mouth.

• The tongue tip stays behind the bottom teeth.

What happens to the lips when linking the V sound with the voiced TH?

• The lips form a tight circle.

• The bottom lip touches the top teeth.

• The lips do not move.

• The lips close completely.

When linking the unvoiced TH with the ST cluster, where does the tongue tip go after the TH sound?

• It moves to the side of the mouth.

• It pulls back behind the bottom front teeth.

• It touches the roof of the mouth.

• It stays between the teeth.

How is the unvoiced TH linked with the F consonant?

• The tongue tip touches the roof of the mouth.

• The lips form a tight circle.

• The bottom lip raises to touch the top teeth.

• The tongue tip stays in the mouth.

What is the tongue's position when linking the unvoiced TH with the K sound?

• The back of the tongue raises to touch the soft palate.

• The tongue tip stays behind the bottom front teeth.

• The tongue tip stays between the teeth.

• The tongue tip touches the roof of the mouth.