Spanish pronunciation: Fricativas - /θ/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for fricativas - /θ/.

Quick tip

Let the air pass through a narrow gap, creating friction.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• cero

• cima

• zapato

• cena

• cerca

Minimal pairs

• casa / caza
• cima / sima
• cero / ser
• cocer / coser
• cien / sien

How to produce this sound

Place your tongue between your teeth and blow air out, like the 'th' in 'think'.

Common mix-ups

• casa / caza
• cero / ser
• cima / sima
• cocer / coser
• cien / sien

Closest comparison

think, three, bath, thank, mouth