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[–] Zyansheep@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Wait, what is the difference in pronunciation for θeɪ vs ðeɪ?

[–] Erika2rsis@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago

The same difference between "ether" and "either", or "thistle" and "this'll". Voiceless θ, voiced ð.

[–] SpaceAce@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't it the difference between the 'th' sound in they(ð) and through(θ)?

[–] barsoap@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

or that and thatch.