Tone 3 is the mid level tone. The pitch remains at the middle pitch throughout the whole syllable. The pitch of Tone 3 is slightly lower than the pitch of Tone 1.

Step 1  Let’s revise Tone 1 first. Listen to the syllable si in Tone 1.

Listen to the syllable si in Tone 3. Pay attention to the pitch. It is slightly lower than the pitch of Tone 1.

Listen to the syllable si in Tone 1 and Tone 3.

Step 2  Practice saying Tone 1 with the syllable si. Listen and repeat.

To say Tone 3, lower the pitch of Tone 1 a little. Practice saying Tone 3 with the syllable si. Listen and repeat.

Practice saying Tone 1 and Tone 3 with the syllable si. Listen and repeat.

Practice  Practice saying Tone 3 with other syllables. Listen and repeat.