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Default Slang TH sound

Hi, I want to know how the TH sound is pronounce not in Standard American, but in the american ghetto slang. For example, in words like "think" I often hear a different pronounciation, it's between a T and a TH, the so called dental T (the one they use in Italy and Spain, for example). It's articulated wit your tongue against the back of your upper teeth, rather than between. Is it a dental T or what? Please I really wanna know that!
Same thing for the TH in "brother", is it a dental D?
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First of all, why do you want to know American ghetto slang?

Ick!!! - Please don't think Americans speak that way

We don't use a hard "T" in the word "think," except to show an exaggerated accent (Italian, Jersey accent, gangster, etc.) so you could possibly be hearing it in rap songs, etc.
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First of all, why do you want to know American ghetto slang?

Ick!!! - Please don't think Americans speak that way

We don't use a hard "T" in the word "think," except to show an exaggerated accent (Italian, Jersey accent, gangster, etc.) so you could possibly be hearing it in rap songs, etc.
I'm just interested in the sound; so please, tell me how this sound is articulated, PLEASE!!!!!!(I know, it's the one in gangsta rap songs, but it's not a normal T, it's like a dental T, please teel me if it's a dental T and I'll be very grateful to you!!!!!!!)
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