How to Pronounce the English Phonemes

/ch/

Features of /ch/

Quick Lip Pusher: To make the /ch/ sound, the lips are pursed and a quick push of air comes out of the mouth; the tongue touches the roof of the mouth.

Voiceless:
The voice box does not vibrate when you say /ch/.

Stop Sound:
/ch/ has a quick stop after it is produced.

Cousin: /j/

Common Spellings:
match, cheese

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