Ch Words in Speech Therapy
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November 19, 2025Introduction to Sh Words in Speech Therapy
Hello, parents! If your child is working on the SH sound, this guide is here to help. The SH sound—a voiceless palato-alveolar fricative made by rounding the lips and letting air flow through a narrow groove on the tongue—is usually mastered by ages 4–5. Some kids replace it with “S” (e.g., “sip” for “ship”) or “CH” (“chip” for “ship”), or they may not round the lips enough. This article gives you SH initial, medial, and final word lists, plus practical tips to make practice fun, simple, and successful at home.
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Understanding Sh Word Positions
- Initial SH Words: Begin with SH, such as “ship” or “shoe,” starting the word with a long, quiet “shhh.”
- Medial SH Words: Have SH in the middle, like ‘cashews’ or ‘washer’, requiring smooth blending.
- Final SH Words: End with SH, as in ‘bush’ or ‘fish’, needing a soft, voiceless finish
Lists of Sh Words for Practice
Here are simple, kid-friendly Sh word lists for home use, ideal for daily chatter or play.
Sh Initial Words
- Shoes
- Shovel
- Ship
- Shirt
- Sheep
- Shelves
- Shot
- Shorts
- Share
- Chef
- Shake
- Shave
- Shiny
- Shampoo
- Shoulder
- Shower
Sh Medial Words
- Mushrooms
- Fishbowl
- Horseshoes
- Spaceship
- Trashcan
- Washstand
- Flashlight
- Dishtowel
- Pushing
- Cashier
- Radishes
- Washer
- Flashcards
- Cashews
- Hashbrowns
- Pushups
Sh Final Words
- Push
- Cash
- Toothbrush
- Fish
- Splash
- Paintbrush
- Eyelash
- Crush
- Flash
- Wash
- Nail polish
- Trash
- Leash
- Bush
- Ash
- Hush
Tips for Parents to Support Practice
Here’s how to help your child with Sh words at home:
- Feel the Quiet Air: Whisper “shhhh” like calming a toy animal — show the rounded lips and long airflow.
- Add Visuals: Use picture cards like ship, shark, or brush for quick practice bursts.
- Stretch the Sound: Say “sh-sh-shoe,” exaggerating the beginning.
- Play Pretend: “Wash the dish,” “Shine the shoe,” or “Shop for shells” during play.
- Keep it Fun: Celebrate every correct SH with a silly “shhhh-yay!”If your child swaps SH for S (“sip” for “ship”) or CH (“chip” for “ship”), a speech therapist can support proper lip rounding.
If your child swaps SH for S (“sip” for “ship”) or CH (“chip” for “ship”), a speech therapist can support proper lip rounding.
Conclusion
The SH sound brings richness and clarity to speech, and you’re equipped to help your child shine! With these SH word lists and playful practice ideas, progress will feel natural and fun. Keep cheering them on, and reach out to a speech therapist if needed — your support sets them up for success
