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Why is it hard to hear "three"?

Why is it hard to hear "three"?

Why is it hard to hear "three"?

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Christopher Huntley, teacher

The "th" sound is difficult for many learners. It can sound like a "t" sound, which makes "three" sound like "tree" to a new listener.

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