Confusing "sh" /ʃ/ and "ch" /tʃ/

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Confusing "sh /ʃ/" and "ch" /tʃ/

Remember, "sh" or /ʃ/ sound requires a continuous air flow coming out through the tongue. For the "ch" or /tʃ/ sound, however, the tip of the tongue blocks the air flow. Both sounds are voiceless.

/ʃ/		/tʃ/
1. shoes		choose
2. share		chair
3. wash		watch
4. cash		catch
5. sheet		cheat
6. wish		witch
7. mash		match
8. washing		watching

Take note of the following exceptions. These words are spelling with "ch" but are pronounced with a "sh" or /ʃ/ sound. These words are mostly French in origin.

1. chef		4. chandelier		7. Chicago
2. machine		5. champagne		8. Michigan
3. chic		6. chauffeur		9. Chevrolet

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