voiceless t

Rule Core

The voiceless consonant t represents /t/, a voiceless stop. Airflow is fully blocked and then released without vocal cord vibration. It may appear as t, tt, or within digraphs.

Articulation Guide

Place the tongue tip on the alveolar ridge, stop the air briefly, then release with a clean burst. Lips stay relaxed; airflow is sharp.

Word Analysis

• chat: ch = /tʃ/, starting with a /t/-like stop.
• fight: final t is released; gh is silent.
• gut: final t is light but audible.

Pitfalls

Avoid voicing it as /d/. Do not drop final /t/ in connected speech.