Bolo How to pronounce “this”
THIS
/ðɪs/ · 1 syllable
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TH
Put the tip of your tongue lightly between your teeth and blow air out.
Not थ and not द. Your tongue must touch the edge of your teeth.
Lesson: Think, not tink ›Ship vs Sheep
Short (ship): relaxed mouth, quick sound.
ship ≈ इ (short, relaxed). sheep ≈ ई (long, smiling).
Lesson: Ship or sheep ›Use it in a sentence
Is this on sale?
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