/t/

The /t/ sound in English is a voiceless alveolar stop, which means it’s a sound made by blocking the airflow at the alveolar ridge (the bumpy ridge behind your upper front teeth) without any vocal cord vibration. Here’s how you pronounce it:

• Position your tongue: For the /t/ sound, your tongue should be touching the upper alveolar ridge, effectively blocking the airflow in your mouth.
• Voicing: The /t/ sound is a voiceless consonant, meaning your vocal cords do not vibrate when you produce this sound. You should not feel any vibration if you lightly touch the front of your throat while saying the sound.
• Release the sound: Start by blocking the airflow at your alveolar ridge with your tongue, then release the blockage suddenly to produce the /t/ sound. The air should flow out continuously after the blockage is released.