Gerund Word Explorer
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Tree or three

Tree

A tall plant with a trunk. Say: TREE — tongue behind teeth.

We sat under the neem tree after lunch.

Three

The number 3. Say: THREE — tongue tip between teeth.

Fatima has three pencils in her box.

Remember: For th in three and thin, put your tongue tip lightly between your teeth and blow. Many Indian speakers use a soft t — both are understood.

Short lessonSound pairsSome pairs of words differ by just one sound. Practising them makes your speech clearer.

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