Today in the classroom you are going to
learn to pronounce the sound sh as in
the words
sheet,
machine,
precious,
station. Remember "practice makes perfect" if
you want to improve your English speaking ability.
Hey
if you cannot understand something on this page,
then use the Fun Easy English
dictionary
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Pronounce the sound sh as in
the words
sheet,
machine,
precious,
station. Watch the
following pronunciation videos and learn to pronounce this
sound correctly.
This is an UNVOICED sound which means Your Vocal Cords DO
NOT vibrate when making the sound.
You CANNOT
LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands.
Try covering your ears with your hands as Akiko is doing in
the picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. You cannot listen to your vocal cords vibrating.
VERY GOOD
You
CANNOT FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck.
Try placing your hands on your neck as Akiko is doing in the
picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. You cannot feel your vocal
cords vibrating.
VERY GOOD
The following diagram shows the most important parts of your
head and mouth used for pronouncing the sounds of English.
It also shows the location of your Vocal Cords.
Mouth, lips,
and tongue position
The following descriptions explain the proper mouth, lips,
and tongue position when you make this sound.
Mouth
Your
mouth releases air continuously.
Lips
Your lips should be slightly separated.
Tongue
The middle part of your tongue should be in the upper part of your
mouth.
Practice video
Listen to the video and practice repeating each word.
Pronunciation practice words
Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing
the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and
tongue are in their proper positions.
she
sheet
sheep
shoe
cushion
fish
finish
machine
sure
precious
ocean
station
Note: the red letters all
have the same sound (watch the video above)
Pronunciation word test
Try saying the following tongue twisters as quickly as
possible.
We surely shall see the sun shine soon.
Six short slow shepherds.
Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.
The seven silly sheep Silly Sally shooed shilly-shallied south.
These sheep shouldn't sleep in a shack; sheep should sleep in a
shed.
Sure the ship's shipshape, sir.
Sixish.
Shredded Swiss cheese.
Selfish shellfish.
Sarah saw a shot-silk sash shop full of
shot-silk sashes as the sunshine shone on the side of the
shot-silk sash shop.
Susan shineth shoes and socks; socks and shoes
shines Susan. She ceased shining shoes and socks, for shoes and
socks shock Susan.
The soldiers shouldered shooters on their
shoulders.
From
YOUR Teacher:
Pronouncing SH
This sound is really easy to pronounce. All you need to
do is make the same sound as when trying to make someone
be quiet.
The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
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Audio Program
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The lesson includes an audio program explaining this
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Hey Students,
Use this dictionary and reference to look up any words you do not
understand in Fun Easy English.
You CANNOT
LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands.
You
CANNOT FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck.
Mouth
Lips
Tongue
