How do I pronounce between [t] and [th],[ch] and [sh] correctly?

Question

For example, tin and thin, cheap and sheep. I'm learning English and still don't know the differences.

For example, tin and thin, cheap and sheep. I'm learning English and still don't know the differences.

further information, my native language is Thai which I hardly move tongue when I speak Thai

Answer 1

These links should help you. Best of luck with it.

Answer 2

That's hard to explain in writing, because the difference is all in the placement of the tongue, and changes in air flow while speaking. It would be easier for you to have an English friend, or your teacher show you. Or, see if you can get a audio cd/tape for learning english.

I find that the audio recordings are really great for learning pronunciation if you are learning on your own. They are more helpful if they have a book that comes with it though.

Good luck.

Your English writing is fantastic! Keep up the good work.

Answer 3

A "t" sound is almost the same as a "d". A "d" is just a little bit harder sounding. When you make a "t" sound you use a quick blow of air and the sound is just as quick. You cannot "hold" a "t" sound.

"th" is made by putting your tongue on the back of your top front teeth and blowing through your teeth. The air should go between your tongue and teeth so you feel your tongue moving. It's very similar to the way you make a "t" sound, but you can "hold" a "th". As long as you keep blowing through your teeth, you can drag out the sound. The "t" was quick and can't be drawn out.

Similarly, the "ch" sound is quick and completed when made. It's a sharp fast sound. "Sh" can be held. It's soft and can continue as long as you blow the air "shhhhhhhhhhh". It sounds like air seeping out of a tire.

Answer 4

To make the "ch" sound, the middle part of your tongue touches the roof of your mouth behind your teeth at the start of the sound. Your tongue will be in a U-shape from side-to-side. "Sh" is made with your mouth in the same position, but your tongue doesn't quite touch the roof of your mouth.

For "t" it is similar, only you touch the TIP of your tongue to the roof of your mouth behind your teeth.

For "th" you put the tip of your tongue just at the bottom of your front teeth with a very small space between your tongue and teeth and blow air through.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

"T" is pronounced by closing your teeth but keep your lips separated. Place your tongue on the back of your teeth. Pull your tongue away while expelling puffs of air. Your mouth should be in an elongated position (almost like you are smiling).

"TH" is pronounced by placing the tip of your tongue between your teeth and softly blowing air out.

There are only very subtle differences between "ch" and "sh".

"SH" is pronounced by closing your teeth, slightly pursing your lips but keep them separated. Now slightly blow air out while keeping your tongue away from your teeth and the roof of your mouth.

"CH" is pronounced by closing your teeth, slightly pursing your lips, yet keeping them separated. Expel air in sharp puffs while letting your tongue slightly touch the roof of your mouth closest to your teeth.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

English is really hard to learn.

Tin would be pronounced ten
Thin would be pronouned th(e) in

Sheep is a shh sound
And cheap is like cheat , chant , chill.

Answer 7

TIN is a hard sounding 't'
THIN is a soft 't'
CHANGE is a hard 'ch'

i guess its hard to explain it on the computer.
sorry.

Answer 8

what is your native language? It would be easier if we could compare the two to something you are used to.

Answer 9

but yet you can type english properly...

learn the alphabets sounds... and ask someone in person.

like no one can type sounds through a keyboard.

or go to dictionary.com and search them. they tell you how to pronounce them.

Answer 10

What's your native language? If you tell me that, maybe I can help you more.