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English pronunciation for Mandarin speakers

American English uses some sound categories that Mandarin does not, such as the two TH sounds in think and this. These guides explain what tends to shift, where the tongue goes instead, and how to practice them in Ekavo.

English TH for Mandarin speakers: think/sink and they/day

Mandarin does not use the English /θ/ and /ð/ categories, so think may move toward sink and they toward day. Learn the tongue position, airflow, and voicing, then practice both sounds in Ekavo.