How to pronounce Three in English

Three is pronounced THREE (IPA /θriː/). Place your tongue between your teeth and blow air gently for the 'th'.

IPA: /θriː/

Syllables: THREE

What learners get wrong, from our data

In 59 attempts by 21 learners scored in the SayWhat app, the sound most often scored red in this word was /θ/ (20% of attempts).

Common ESL mistake: Learners replace voiceless 'th' /θ/ with /t/, /s/, or /f/, saying 'tree' or 'free'.

Tip: Place your tongue between your teeth and blow air gently for the 'th'.

The TH sounds /θ/ and /ð/

Short i /ɪ/ vs long ee /iː/

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