English Minimal Pairs Trainer

Train the sounds you mix up — /θ/–/s/, sheep–ship, vine–wine — by ear.

Quick answer

What are minimal pairs and how do they help pronunciation?

Minimal pairs are two words that differ by a single sound — like 'ship' and 'sheep' or 'think' and 'sink'. Practising them trains your ear to hear, and your mouth to make, the exact contrast that trips you up. Shadola's free trainer plays each word and quizzes you, then lets you shadow them for instant AI pronunciation feedback.

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Free — all contrasts, audio for every word, and an unlimited listening quiz.Pro — record each pair and get per-sound scoring that flags the exact contrast you miss.

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