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CranberryDude Posted 21 years ago
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Thing and thin-difference in pronunciation.

What is the difference between Thing and Thin regarding their pronunciation?

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"thin" has the "n" (nasal) sound produced with the tongue touching the upper teeth. "thing" has the "ng" (nasal) sound produced farther back in the mouth, near the throat, the tongue resting low in the mouth, not touching the upper teeth. CJ

— CalifJim

  • "thin" has the "n" (nasal) sound produced with the tongue touching the upper teeth.
  • "thing" has the "ng" (nasal) sound produced farther back in the mouth, near the throat, the tongue resting low in the mouth, not touching the upper teeth.
  • CJ
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"thin" has the "n" (nasal) sound produced with the tongue touching the upper teeth.
"thing" has the "ng" (nasal) sound produced farther back in the mouth, near the throat, the tongue resting low in the mouth, not touching the upper teeth.

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