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    Pronunciation ch/ th

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    Pronunciation ch/ th
    Message from clairefr posted on 16-12-2011 at 13:13:09 (D | E | F)
    Hello,

    I never know how to pronounce ch in words like architect.Is it the sound like chicken, or k like chemist or like chef ?
    Is there any rule or do I need to check in a dictionary for each word ?

    I have another question about pronunciation : is th always pronounced like or ,or is it sometimes pronounced like t as in French ?
    For example, in English, should I say Pythagore with the sound or with the t sound?

    I would be pleased if someone could help me to solve my pronunciation problems.
    Thanks a lot !

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    Edited by lucile83 on 16-12-2011 14:08


    Re: Pronunciation ch/ th from lucile83, posted on 16-12-2011 at 14:08:13 (D | E)
    Hello claire,

    I used to tell my students that they had to learn 3 things about each new word:
    meaning
    pronunciation
    spelling

    Here are 3 quite good dictionaries
    architect ...Link

    Pythagoras ...Link

    French ...Link


    You ask:
    I have another question about pronunciation : is th always pronounced like or or is it sometimes pronounced like t as in French ?
    I am sorry but I can't see any 'th' in the word 'French' that ends with .
    In some words th is pronounced like a t but there are few of them.
    I am afraid you have to check the words in a dictionary;but isn't it interesting? because you may learn synonyms and different meanings and uses.

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    Edited by lucile83 on 16-12-2011 16:10
    Oh sorry claire, I misunderstood what you were saying about th pronunciation.



    Re: Pronunciation ch/ th from clairefr, posted on 16-12-2011 at 14:56:03 (D | E)
    Thank you Lucile for your answer and your useful link.
    I was looking for a pronunciation dictionary with proper names, your link suits perfectly !

    I meant th pronounced t like in French language, not like in the word 'French'. For example : mathematics / mathématiques, thesis / thèse, etc.




    Re: Pronunciation ch/ th from silky, posted on 16-12-2011 at 15:42:48 (D | E)
    Hello Clairefr

    Th is rarely pronounced T.
    The only exceptions I am aware of are Thomas, Esther, Thames [temz]and thyme!

    All the best!





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