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Phoneme CH

How to pronounce /tʃ/ (CH) in English

Start like /t/ and release into postalveolar friction. chip, choose, watch are useful examples for locking in the sound.

How to articulate it

1

Position

Start like /t/ and release into postalveolar friction.

2

Typical mistake

It can sound like plain /ʃ/ or like /t/ + /s/.

3

Example words

chip · choose · watch

Typical error and minimal pairs

Minimal pairs help the contrast click quickly.

Pair Example
chip ship
cheap jeep

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