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Distinguish /θ/ vs. /s/ — THIN vs. SIN

Distinguish /θ/ vs. /s/ — THIN vs. SIN

Learn to differentiate /θ/ from /s/, crucial for pairs like 'thin' vs. 'sin'. Stop substituting /θ/ with /s/. Use focused minimal pair drills, recording, and feedback to refine your accent.

4 modules5 lessons

Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & awareness

Learn how to produce /θ / s/ 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 /θ/ vs. /s/ — THIN vs. SIN — American Accent US