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Distinguish /ð/ vs. /d/ — THEY vs. DAY

Distinguish /ð/ vs. /d/ — THEY vs. DAY

Master the contrast between /ð/ and /d/, vital for words like 'they' versus 'day'. Stop replacing /ð/ with /d/. Practice minimal pairs, record your speech, and get feedback on your accent.

4 modules5 lessons

Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & awareness

Learn how to produce /ð / d/ correctly and hear it by ear.

Module 2Module 2 — Word-level practice

Practice the sound across initial, medial, and final positions.

Module 3Module 3 — Minimal pairs

Directly contrast the target with commonly-confused sounds.

Module 4Module 4 — Connected speech

Use the sound in full sentences — where it actually lives.

Distinguish /ð/ vs. /d/ — THEY vs. DAY — American Accent US