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Old 01-Jul-2004, 11:45
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Dear teachers,
Please look at the following words:

baths, sixth , months, mouths

How to pronunce such words? I find it very difficult.

My puzzle is that , say "baths", if I read them, I have to pronunce "th" and "s" separately and clearly. But this really sounds weird, and in movies and radio and television programs I never heard native speakers pronunce them separately and clearly. Oh my god, plz help me.

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Try to pronounce as fast as you can.
and 1000 times a day. 8)

Does that help?
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Over emphasized your pronounciation in front of a mirror. Make fun of yourself! Does Japanese have similar sounds? If so play games. Use familar words in rapid session then slip one with ths in.
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Maybe this link will help you improving your pronunciation


http://www.englishlistening.com/

What do think about it


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It is not free
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Have someone chip in. 8)
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I don't think we can share the subscription.

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Try this....... .............for free 8)


http://international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/


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Try this....... .............for free 8)


http://international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/


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They don't have ths / sth. 8)
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Really

But at least other useful "things" :wink:


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