sh/ch sounds

Front

What sound does 'sh' represent in phonetics?

Back

The 'sh' sound is a voiceless postalveolar fricative, produced by forcing air through a narrow channel made by placing the tongue close to the roof of the mouth.

Front

What sound does 'ch' represent in phonetics?

Back

The 'ch' sound is a voiceless postalveolar affricate, produced by stopping the airflow and then releasing it through a narrow channel.

Front

Give an example of a word that contains the 'sh' sound.

Back

An example of a word with the 'sh' sound is 'ship'.

Front

Give an example of a word that contains the 'ch' sound.

Back

An example of a word with the 'ch' sound is 'cheese'.

Front

What is the difference between 'sh' and 'ch' sounds?

Back

The 'sh' sound is a fricative, while the 'ch' sound is an affricate, meaning 'ch' starts with a stop and then releases into a fricative.

Front

How can you identify the 'sh' sound in a word?

Back

The 'sh' sound can be identified by the letters 'sh' appearing together in a word, typically at the beginning or end.

Front

How can you identify the 'ch' sound in a word?

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The 'ch' sound can be identified by the letters 'ch' appearing together in a word, usually at the beginning.

Front

What are some common words that start with 'sh'?

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Common words that start with 'sh' include 'shoe', 'shout', and 'shark'.

Front

What are some common words that start with 'ch'?

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Common words that start with 'ch' include 'chair', 'chocolate', and 'chicken'.

Front

In which contexts might the 'sh' sound be used?

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The 'sh' sound is often used in contexts involving actions, objects, or descriptions, such as 'wash', 'crush', or 'splash'.