"SH" English Pronunciation
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The following diagram shows examples of sh words. Scroll down the page for more examples and pronunciations of sh at the beginning or ending of words.
Lesson Pronunciation of the "SH" sound
Practice Sh sound
sh sound - American English Pronunciation
For ESL/ELL students and teachers.
The sh sound pronunciation is difficult for ESL/ELL students because of its similarity to the s sound and zh sound. This video explains how to pronounce the American English sh sound and demonstrates basic spelling patterns, such as sh, ch and the suffix patterns -tial, -cial, -itious, and -tion. These, and other suffix-related spelling patterns can make the sh sound difficult to recognize.
sh sound spelling
The sh sound has complex spellings patterns, including suffixes.
More Lessons for English as a Second Language
Welcome to our collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools & resources for students, teachers, and educators.
We have lots of free videos that will help you improve your English and also advice and tips that will help you in English proficiency examinations like TOEFL and IELTS.
The following diagram shows examples of sh words. Scroll down the page for more examples and pronunciations of sh at the beginning or ending of words.
Lesson Pronunciation of the "SH" sound
For ESL/ELL students and teachers.
The sh sound pronunciation is difficult for ESL/ELL students because of its similarity to the s sound and zh sound. This video explains how to pronounce the American English sh sound and demonstrates basic spelling patterns, such as sh, ch and the suffix patterns -tial, -cial, -itious, and -tion. These, and other suffix-related spelling patterns can make the sh sound difficult to recognize.
The sh sound has complex spellings patterns, including suffixes.
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