Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /θ/

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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol

/θ/

A. breathe
B. wither
C. stealthy
D. feather

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The phonetic symbol /θ/ is represented in the word 'stealthy'. This is because the /θ/ sound is the voiceless dental fricative, which is the sound you make when you pronounce the 'th' in 'stealthy'.

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Choose the word that contains the sound represented by the given phonetic symbol /θ/

Correct Answer: Option C

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