Consonant /θ/ ![Includes sound files!](../../../../images/Paul%20Joyce/soundmin2.gif)
/θ/ is a fricative consonant formed by placing the tongue close to the cutting edge of the upper teeth and blowing. The vocal cords do not vibrate when producing the /θ/. It's 'not voiced'. The most common writing patterns are 'th'.
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The English consonant /ð/
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