Final TH Words for Speech Therapy

Final TH Words are words that end with the /TH/ sound, such as bath, both, and breath. This list has 20 final-position TH words for speech therapy practice, and most children master the /TH/ sound by age 5-7.

TH words at the end: bath, both, breath, cloth, earth, math, month, mouth, north, path — plus 10 more below. Final position is where many children drop the sound altogether, so it is worth practicing on its own.

Words:20
Position:Final

Final TH Words — Full List (20 Words)

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

bathbothbreathclothearthmathmonthmouthnorthpathsmoothsouthteethtoothtruthwithbeneathgrowthhealthwreath
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How to Practice Final TH Words at Home

Strategies for practicing the /TH/ sound at the end of words.

1

Have your child hold the /TH/ sound slightly longer at the end of the word so they can feel the correct tongue and lip position.

2

Practice the ending sound in isolation first, then add the rest of the word before it. For example, say "...TH" then "bath".

3

Many children drop the final sound in words. Encourage your child to "finish" every word by exaggerating the ending.

4

Play a sorting game: show your child pictures and have them sort words that end with the /TH/ sound versus words that do not.

5

Use rhyming words to reinforce the /TH/ ending sound pattern.

Practice Sentences with Final TH Words

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

My brother took a bath on Thursday.

This is the path that leads to the north.

They threw the ball beneath the oak tree.

Both of them had healthy teeth after brushing.

The thirsty panther drank from the smooth stream.

Final TH Words — Frequently Asked Questions

What are examples of TH words in the final position?
This page lists 20 TH words that end with the /TH/ sound, including bath, both, breath, cloth, earth, math, month, mouth, north, path.
What age should a child master the TH sound?
Most children master the voiceless /TH/ (as in "think") by age 5-7 and the voiced /TH/ (as in "this") by age 5-7 as well. It is common for children to substitute /F/ or /D/ for /TH/ during early development.
How do you make the TH sound?
Stick the tip of your tongue out slightly between your upper and lower front teeth (or place it just behind the upper teeth). For the voiceless /TH/ (as in "think"), blow air gently over the tongue without using your voice. For the voiced /TH/ (as in "this"), do the same but turn your voice on — you should feel a vibration in your throat.
What are common TH sound errors?
The most common /TH/ errors are: Substituting /F/ for voiceless /TH/ (e.g., "fink" for "think"); Substituting /D/ for voiced /TH/ (e.g., "dis" for "this"); Substituting /V/ for voiced /TH/ (e.g., "vat" for "that"); Substituting /T/ for voiceless /TH/ (e.g., "tink" for "think"); Not sticking the tongue out far enough between the teeth.
How do you practice final TH words at home?
Have your child hold the /TH/ sound slightly longer at the end of the word so they can feel the correct tongue and lip position. Practice the ending sound in isolation first, then add the rest of the word before it. For example, say "...TH" then "bath".

More TH Word Lists & Resources

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

Initial TH Words

20 words with tips

Medial TH Words

20 words with tips

TH Sound Guide

How to make it, common errors, FAQ

All TH Words

Complete 60-word list, all positions

Speech Sound Development Chart

What age each sound should appear

Speech Therapy Games

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