Words That Start With T, Plus TH and Silent T
Words that start with T for kids and word games, the two sounds of TH (think and this), words with a silent T (listen, castle) and T answers for Stop.
By Polarzinho ·
T is a tapping letter: your tongue taps behind your teeth. T, t, t. Tiger, train, toy. But put an H next to it and it changes completely.
Here are words that start with T, the two sounds of TH, words where the T is silent and T answers for Stop.
Words that start with T
- tiger
- turtle
- train
- tree
- table
- teddy
- tomato
- toy
- truck
- tent
- taco
- trumpet
The two sounds of TH
Breathy TH, like in think
- think
- three
- thumb
- thunder
- bath
- tooth
Buzzing TH, like in this
- this
- that
- the
- mother
- feather
- weather
Silent T words
In these words you write the T but do not say it:
- listen
- castle
- whistle
- fasten
- ballet
- soften
T answers for Stop
- Animal: tiger, turtle, toucan.
- Fruit: tangerine.
- Color: teal, turquoise.
- Country: Thailand, Turkey, Tunisia.
- Name: Tom, Tara.
- Object: table, tent, towel.
Practice by playing
In Letter River you drag across letters to spell the answer to each clue. Great for spelling practice at your own pace.
FAQ
What animals start with T?
Tiger, turtle, toucan and turkey.
Why is the T silent in listen?
English speakers dropped that T sound long ago, but the spelling kept it.
How many sounds does TH have?
Two: the breathy one in think and the buzzing one in this.
Your turn
Say these and sort them: three, that, thumb and feather. Breathy or buzzing?