/θ/ or /ð/ (theta or thorn sound)

Definitions

1. consonant

A consonant sound in the English language, often represented by the letters ‘th’ in words such as ‘this’ or ‘that’.

“The ‘th’ sound in ‘this’ is pronounced as /θ/.”

2. prefix

A prefix meaning ‘to put, place, or set’ as in ‘thing’, ‘thaw’ or ‘think’.

“The word ‘thing’ comes from the prefix ‘th-‘ meaning ‘to put or place’.”

3. interjection

An expression of satisfaction or approval, similar to ‘thank you’.

“Well done, that’s a ‘th’ for a job well done!”