Why Is Ch Pronounced Sh
The “Ch” Words with the K Sound Are Derived from Classical Greek, While the “Ch” Words with the Sh Sound Come from Modern French. … It Was Used in Words from...
The “ch” words with the k sound are derived from classical Greek, while the “ch” words with the sh sound come from modern French. … It was used in words from Old French that were already spelled with “ch,” as well in Old English words pronounced with tch and formerly spelled with “c.”
What is the difference between CH and SH sound?
The sh sound is an unvoiced consonant made by the sound of the air coming out of your mouth. … The ch sound is also a voiceless consonant made by the sound of the constricted air coming out. You close your teeth and your lips are held forward, and your tongue is also held wide in your mouth.
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What words have ch that sound like sh?
- brochure.
- parachute.
- chalet.
- machine.
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