Pronunciation
How to pronounce “earth”
“earth” is pronounced /ɜːθ/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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earth
/ɜːθ/
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'earth' is one beat: /ɜːθ/. Watch the /θ/ sound — Poke your tongue tip lightly between your teeth and push air out — no voice.Meaning
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
“the Earth moves around the sun”
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