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The correct transcription of "thick" is:
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The correct transcription of "thick" is:

A.

/θɪk/

B.

/ðik/

C.

/θik/

D.

/ðɪ:k/

Correct option is A


The correct transcription of "thick" is /θɪk/. The initial sound /θ/ is a voiceless dental fricative, and /ɪ/ represents a short vowel, followed by the final consonant /k/. This pronunciation is standard in English and distinguishes it from other similar-sounding words.
Information Booster:
1. /θ/: Voiceless dental fricative, as in "thin."
2. /ð/: Voiced dental fricative, as in "this."
3. /ɪ/: A short vowel sound, as in "sit."
4. Incorrect Options: Options (a), (b), and (d) include either the wrong consonant or vowel sounds.
5. Common Errors: Learners often confuse /θ/ with /t/ or /s/.

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