sh sound

Questions

What does sh sound mean?

A voiceless postalveolar fricative.

Where does sh sound come from?

This sound is typically spelled sh in English words.

How to pronounce sh sound

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sh sound”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “sh sound”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “sh sound” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.