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CranberryDude  +  157680 Sat, 12 Nov 05 01:42 AM

What is the difference between Thing and Thin regarding their pronunciation?

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CalifJim  +  157742 Sat, 12 Nov 05 09:16 AM
"thin" has the "n" (nasal) sound produced with the tongue touching the upper teeth.
"thing" has the "ng" (nasal) sound produced farther back in the mouth, near the throat, the tongue resting low in the mouth, not touching the upper teeth.

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