Medial Voiced TH Words for Speech Therapy

Medial Voiced TH Words are words that have the voiced /TH/ sound in the middle, such as other, another, and either. This list has 20 medial-position Voiced TH words for speech therapy practice.

Voiced TH words in the middle: other, another, either, rather, clothes, others, neither, bother, mother, father — plus 10 more below. Medial position surrounds the target sound with other sounds, which builds fluency and carryover into connected speech.

Words:20
Position:Medial

Medial Voiced TH Words — Full List (20 Words)

Every word below has the voiced /TH/ sound in the middle. Work through five at a time rather than the whole list in one sitting.

otheranothereitherratherclothesothersneitherbothermotherfatherbrotherweatherfeatherleathergathertogetherwhetherrhythmnorthernsouthern
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How to Practice Medial Voiced TH Words at Home

Strategies for practicing the voiced /TH/ sound in the middle of words.

1

Break words into syllables and have your child practice the syllable containing the voiced /TH/ sound first, then put the word back together.

2

Medial position words can be trickier because the voiced /TH/ sound is surrounded by other sounds. Slow the word down so your child can feel each part.

3

Clap out the syllables of each word and emphasize the syllable with the voiced /TH/ sound.

4

Use these words in short, natural phrases (e.g., "I see a other") to practice in connected speech.

5

Once your child can say the word slowly with the correct voiced /TH/ sound, gradually speed up to a natural pace.

Practice Sentences with Medial Voiced TH Words

Read these sentences aloud. Words with the voiced /TH/ sound in medial position are highlighted.

This is the feather that my brother found.

Mother and Father are in the other room.

They gather together in any weather.

Neither of them wanted to bother.

Those are their clothes, not these.

Rather than bathe, the dog rolled in the leather chair.

Whether it rains or not, they will be there.

Medial Voiced TH Words — Frequently Asked Questions

What are examples of Voiced TH words in the medial position?
This page lists 20 Voiced TH words that have the voiced /TH/ sound in the middle, including other, another, either, rather, clothes, others, neither, bother, mother, father.
What age should a child master the Voiced TH sound?
Most children master the voiced /TH/ (as in "this") between ages 5;0 and 5;11 (by their sixth birthday). Both TH sounds are among the last consonants to develop, and substituting /D/, /V/ or /Z/ for the voiced one — "dis" for "this," "vat" for "that" — is a normal pattern in younger children.
How do you make the Voiced TH sound?
Rest the tip of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower front teeth, or just behind the upper teeth. Turn your voice on and let it buzz through — a hand on the throat should feel a clear vibration. Keep the contact gentle: biting down hard makes the sound difficult to release into the vowel that follows. If you feel no vibration, you have produced the voiceless /TH/ in "think" instead.
What are common Voiced TH sound errors?
The most common voiced /TH/ errors are: Substituting /D/ for voiced /TH/ (e.g., "dis" for "this"); Substituting /V/ for voiced /TH/ (e.g., "vat" for "that"); Substituting /Z/ for voiced /TH/ (e.g., "brozer" for "brother"); Turning the voice off, which produces the voiceless /TH/ in "think" instead; Pressing the tongue too hard between the teeth, so the sound cannot release into the next vowel.
How do you practice medial Voiced TH words at home?
Break words into syllables and have your child practice the syllable containing the voiced /TH/ sound first, then put the word back together. Medial position words can be trickier because the voiced /TH/ sound is surrounded by other sounds. Slow the word down so your child can feel each part.

More Voiced TH Word Lists & Resources

Practice the voiced /TH/ sound in the other word positions, or use the full sound guide and word list.

Initial Voiced TH Words

14 words with tips

Final Voiced TH Words

10 words with tips

Voiced TH Sound Guide

How to make it, common errors, FAQ

All Voiced TH Words

Complete 44-word list, all positions

Speech Sound Development Chart

What age each sound should appear

Speech Therapy Games

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