Ultimate Phonics Sounds Quiz! Trivia

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The "TH" in "then" is a smooth sound.
- True
- False

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Explore phonetic sounds with the Ultimate Phonics Sounds Quiz! Trivia. This quiz tests your understanding of the 'TH' sound variations in different words, enhancing your phonetic skills and language proficiency.

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2.

The "TH" in "theater" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The "TH" in "theater" actually has a fricative sound, not a smooth sound. The "TH" sound is produced by placing the tongue between the teeth and blowing air out, creating a hissing or buzzing sound. Therefore, the statement that the "TH" in "theater" has a smooth sound is incorrect.

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The "TH" in "them" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The "TH" sound in the word "them" is considered to have a smooth sound. This is because the "TH" sound is a fricative sound produced by air passing through a narrow gap between the teeth or tongue. It does not involve any vibration of the vocal cords, resulting in a smooth and continuous sound.

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4.

The "TH" in "three" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The "TH" in "three" does not have a smooth sound. In fact, it is a voiceless dental fricative sound, which is produced by placing the tongue between the teeth and forcing air through the gap. This sound is not considered smooth as it has a slight hissing or buzzing quality. Therefore, the statement is false.

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5.

The "TH" in "therapy" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The "TH" in "therapy" does not have a smooth sound. It is actually pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative, which is a sharp and hissing sound. Therefore, the statement is false.

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6.

The "TH" in "thesis" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The statement is false because the "TH" in "thesis" does not have a smooth sound. In English, the "TH" sound can be either voiced (as in "this") or voiceless (as in "thin"), but in both cases, it is not considered smooth.

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7.

The "TH" in "there" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The "TH" in "there" is pronounced with a smooth sound, as opposed to a harsh or sharp sound. This can be observed when saying the word out loud, where the tongue lightly touches the top of the front teeth to produce a soft "th" sound. Therefore, the statement is true.

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The "TH" in "thin" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The "TH" in "thin" does not have a smooth sound. In fact, it has a voiceless sound, similar to the "TH" in "thick" or "thumb".

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9.

The "TH" in "third" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The "TH" in "third" does not have a smooth sound. In fact, it has a fricative sound, which is a harsh, hissing sound produced by forcing air through a narrow opening between the teeth or tongue. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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10.

The "TH" in "though" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The "TH" in "though" is pronounced with a smooth sound, as in the word "the" or "this". This is because the "TH" sound is a voiced dental fricative, meaning that it is produced by placing the tongue between the teeth and allowing air to pass through smoothly.

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11.

The "TH" in "thousand" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The "TH" in "thousand" actually has a voiced sound, not a smooth sound. It is pronounced as a combination of the voiced "th" sound and the "d" sound, creating a slightly harsher sound. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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The "TH" in "thread" has a smooth sound.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The "TH" in "thread" does not have a smooth sound. In fact, it has a fricative sound, which is a combination of the "T" and "H" sounds. The "TH" in "thread" is pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative, which is a sharp and slightly hissing sound. Therefore, the statement is false.

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Ultimate Phonics Sounds Quiz! Trivia

The "TH" in "then" is a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "theater" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "them" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "three" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "therapy" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "thesis" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "there" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "thin" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "third" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "though" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "thousand" has a smooth sound.

The "TH" in "thread" has a smooth sound.