Pronouncing the sound SH

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Instruction: To create the SH sound you should make your mouth in a small position. Bring the top and bottom teeth close together without having them touch. Also, curve the tongue so the middle portion of the tongue is elevated slightly.

Here are some words and sentences to help you hear what they should sound like. Click on any word or sentence to hear the correct sound.

Shape
Hashbrown
Hush

"The shape of that shoe was very unique"
"Hashbrowns are my favorite breakfast item"
"Hush! The show is about to start" |

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