Abstract: A digital thermometer is provided that gives audible feedback when the thermometer is properly positioned and can give audible directions to reposition the thermometer and start the process again when the thermometer ceases to be properly positioned. A probe has a temperature sensor at a first end adapted to be inserted into the mouth and under the tongue, and a housing portion at the second end. A display component displays the measured temperature. An audio component plays music while the probe is properly positioned and issues a command to try again when the probe ceases to be properly positioned. Electronic circuitry receives a temperature signal from the temperature sensor, translates the signal into a value representative of the measured temperature, and provides the translated value to the display for displaying the temperature. Electronic circuitry also detects improper positioning of the probe by detecting a rapid decrease in temperature at the temperature sensing end.