44 Voiced TH Words for Speech Therapy

This list has 44 Voiced TH words for speech therapy: 14 with the voiced /TH/ sound at the beginning, 20 in the middle, and 10 at the end. Use them for practice at home or in the clinic.

Example Voiced TH words: the, this, that, these, those (beginning); other, another, either, rather, clothes (middle); smooth, breathe, bathe, soothe, clothe (end).

Total words:44
Initial:14
Medial:20
Final:10

Initial Voiced TH Words (14)

Words with the voiced /TH/ sound at the beginning of words. 14 words for speech therapy practice.

thethisthatthesethosetheythemtheirtherethenthanthoughthemselvestherefore
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Medial Voiced TH Words (20)

Words with the voiced /TH/ sound in the middle of words. 20 words for speech therapy practice.

otheranothereitherratherclothesothersneitherbothermotherfatherbrotherweatherfeatherleathergathertogetherwhetherrhythmnorthernsouthern
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Final Voiced TH Words (10)

Words with the voiced /TH/ sound at the end of words. 10 words for speech therapy practice.

smoothbreathebathesootheclotheteethesunbatheloathelitheseethe
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About the Voiced TH Sound

Background information to help you support your child's speech development.

English spells two different sounds with the letters TH, and this is the voiced one — the /TH/ in "the," "that," "mother" and "breathe," written /ð/. The tongue tip sits lightly between or just behind the upper front teeth and the voice is on, so you feel a buzz in the throat. Its partner, the voiceless /TH/ in "think," is made in exactly the same place with no voicing. The voiced TH is worth its own attention because it appears in some of the most frequent words in the language: "the," "this," "that" and "they" alone account for a large share of everyday speech.

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 to Practice Voiced TH Words at Home

Evidence-based strategies for getting the most out of word list practice.

1

Start with just 5 words at a time. Short, focused practice sessions (5-10 minutes) are more effective than long ones.

2

Say each word slowly and clearly so your child can hear the voiced /TH/ sound. Exaggerate the sound slightly.

3

Practice words in all three positions (initial, medial, final) but focus on whichever position your child finds easiest first.

4

Once individual words are easy, combine them into short phrases and sentences for carryover practice.

5

Use a mirror during practice so your child can see their mouth movements and compare them to yours.

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Keep it fun — turn the word list into a game, use stickers as rewards, or practice during everyday activities.

Voiced TH Words — Frequently Asked Questions

What are some Voiced TH words for speech therapy?
Common voiced /TH/ words include the, this, that, these, those at the beginning of a word, other, another, either, rather, clothes in the middle, and smooth, breathe, bathe, soothe, clothe at the end of a word. This page lists 44 in total.
How many Voiced TH words are on this list?
44: 14 initial-position words, 20 medial-position words, and 10 final-position words.
At 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.

More Voiced TH Sound Resources

Explore our complete guide, position-specific lists, and interactive games for the voiced /TH/ sound.

Voiced TH Sound Guide

How to make it, common errors, tips, and FAQ

Initial Voiced TH Words

14 words with practice tips and sentences

Medial Voiced TH Words

20 words with practice tips and sentences

Final Voiced TH Words

10 words with practice tips and sentences

Speech Sound Development Chart

What age each speech sound should appear

All Speech Therapy Word Lists

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Speech Therapy Activities

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Practice with Games

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Practice Voiced TH Words with Interactive Games

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