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The Teaching of [θ] and [ð] Sounds in English

Is there a rule for pronouncing th as θ or ð /?
As a general rule of thumb, initial 'th' is voiced in function words (the, then, there, those, that, this, though) and unvoiced in other words (thistle, thumb, third, theory, thorn, thing).
Initial 'thr' (through) and 'thw' (thwart) are always unvoiced.
I don't know the reason for this.
What is the manner of articulation of the θ and ð sounds?
English [θ] and [ð] are dental fricatives.
There are actually a couple of different ways of forming these sounds: The tongue tip can approach the back of the upper teeth, but not press against them so hard that the airflow is completely blocked.
How do you teach consonant sounds in English?
Emerging readers practice recognizing beginning consonant sounds by listening to and then reading words and stories that have beginning consonants.
For many children, practicing the ability to recognize sounds in words can make a big difference in how fast they learn to read.
Lesson Summary
1Isolation, which requires students to recognize phonemes typically one at a time.
2) Segmentation, which requires students to recognize the separate phonemes in a word.
3) Blending, which involves creating sounds, words, and phrases—especially once comfortable identifying them individually; and finally.

Note that the main difference between these sounds is that one is voiced and the other is voiceless. Other than this they are produced in the same way with the mouth and tongue in the same position.

The Teaching of [θ] and [ð] Sounds in English

Is there a rule for pronouncing th as θ or ð /?

What is the manner of articulation of the θ and ð sounds?

How do you teach consonant sounds in English?

Lesson Summary