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Minimal pairs · θ · s

think or sink

The famous th: tongue between the teeth, air over the top. Neither Russian nor most Spanish has it.

Press play, then tap the word you heard.

🍎 How to teach the mouth

The 'silly snake' drill: tongue peeks out, blow gently. If you can see the tongue in the mirror, the th is real — s hides the tongue completely.