CH Sounds
CH has three different sounds. “Ch” sounds like “tsh”, “k”, and “sh”.. Below is a partial list of words with these sounds. Need help? Practice with your teacher.
The most common “ch” sound. To me, it sounds a bit like “tsh”.
- chair
- chat
- chase
- check
- cheek
- cheese
- chest
- child
- chew
- catcher
- crutches
- ketchup
- kitchen
- matches
- itchy
- beach
- couch
- bench
- stretch
- pitch
- catch
- March
- reach
- touch
- speech
“ch” sometimes sounds like “k”.
- ache
- anchor
- archaeology
- architect
- chameleon
- chamomile
- chaos
- character
- chemical
- choir
- Christmas
- chrome
- chronic
- chrysanthemum
- dachshund
- echo
- hierarchy
- mechanic
- Michael
- monarchy
- orchestra
- psychology
- scheme
- school
- technology
- zucchini
“ch” sometimes sounds like “sh”.
- attache
- chalet
- chaperone
- charade
- Charlete
- chauffer
- chauvinist
- chef
- Chevrolet
- chic
- Chicago
- chiffon
- chute
- brochure
- cache
- cliché
- champagne
- pistachio
- parachute
- machete
- machine
- Michelle
- Michigan
- niche
- quiche
- ricochet
