SOUND "SH"

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What sound does the letter combination 'SH' make in English?

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The letter combination 'SH' makes the /ʃ/ sound, as in 'sheep'.

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Provide an example of a word that contains the 'SH' sound.

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Examples include 'sheep', 'shampoo', 'shovel', 'ship', and 'brush'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'sheep'?

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A sheep is a domesticated ruminant animal with a thick woolly coat, often raised for its wool, meat, and milk.

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What is shampoo used for?

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Shampoo is a hair care product used to clean the hair and scalp.

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What is the primary function of a shovel?

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A shovel is a tool used for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials.

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What is the definition of a ship?

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A ship is a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas.

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What is the purpose of a brush?

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A brush is a tool with bristles, used for cleaning, grooming, or applying substances.

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How does the 'SH' sound differ from the 'S' sound?

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The 'SH' sound is a voiceless postalveolar fricative, while the 'S' sound is a voiceless alveolar fricative.

Front

List three words that start with the 'SH' sound.

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Examples include 'shout', 'shine', and 'shiver'.

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What is the phonetic transcription of the 'SH' sound?

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The phonetic transcription of the 'SH' sound is /ʃ/.