Digraph sh ch ck

Front

What is a digraph?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that together represent one sound, such as 'sh', 'ch', and 'ck'.

Front

What sound does 'sh' make?

Back

The digraph 'sh' makes the sound /ʃ/, as in 'shoe'.

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What sound does 'ch' make?

Back

The digraph 'ch' makes the sound /tʃ/, as in 'chair'.

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What sound does 'ck' make?

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The digraph 'ck' makes the sound /k/, as in 'duck'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the digraph 'sh'.

Back

An example is 'fish'.

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Give an example of a word with the digraph 'ch'.

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An example is 'chocolate'.

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Give an example of a word with the digraph 'ck'.

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An example is 'clock'.

Front

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

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'ch' makes a /tʃ/ sound, while 'sh' makes a /ʃ/ sound.

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Can 'ck' appear at the beginning of a word?

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No, 'ck' only appears at the end of a word or syllable.

Front

What is a common mistake when using digraphs?

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A common mistake is confusing 'ch' with 'sh'.