/θ/ vs /t/

European languages without /θ/ often substitute /t/. Tongue must touch upper teeth, not the ridge.

Especially relevant for speakers of: FR, DE, RU, NL, PL. If your native language doesn't distinguish these sounds, this contrast probably needs more focused practice than the average learner.

Minimal pairs to practice

• think vs tink
• thank vs tank
• three vs tree
• thought vs taught
• thin vs tin
• thigh vs tie

Record each pair below. The analyzer listens for which side of the pair you actually produced and tracks your discrimination rate over time — visible as a chip on your Pronunciation Map.