How to pronounce think[θɪŋk]?

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Hansman

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I have learned voiced & unvoiced sounds and when I pronounce them, I checked if my throat was vibrating or not.
How about the word think [θɪŋk]?

θ is unvoiced and ɪ / ŋ are voiced and k is unvoiced.
Is my throat not vibrating in the beginning and it is vibrating in the middle at [ɪŋ] and it is not vibrating at the end?
Is this a right way of pronouncing the word think? What do you think?
 
I suggest you record yourself saying the word on something like Vocaroo and post the result here so we can hear your result.
Also, I highly recommend you go to Forvo, choose English, type "think" into the search box and then listen to the multiple (16) recordings of the word, all recorded by native English speakers.
 
Is my throat not vibrating in the beginning and it is vibrating in the middle at [ɪŋ] and it is not vibrating at the end?
Is this a right way of pronouncing the word think?

Yes, right.
 
This seems like a perfect oppirtunity to have another look at this ancient gem:

Or,
"We are sinking!"
"What are you syncing with?"
 
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