Phonic Sounds - ch, sh, th, wh, ph
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In these lessons, we will learn the phonic sounds: ch, sh, th, wh and ph.
The following diagram gives some examples of words that begin with sh, ch, th, wh. Scroll down the page for examples and explanations.
| Sounds of ch, sh, th, wh, ph | ||
|---|---|---|
| ch sound | sh sound | th sound |
| wh sound | ph sound | English for Kids |
CH sound
ch - Phonics
chin, chuck, chop
Cheese, chalk, chain, chick, chicken, chocolate, cherry, watch
Letterland Spelling Tip: ‘ch’ Sound
SH sound
sh - Phonics
shop, shut, ship
sheep, shed, shirt, shoes, fish, toothbrush
Letterland Spelling Tip: ‘sh’ Sound
TH sound
th - Phonics - thick, thin, thirsty / this, then, with
The two sounds made by the TH.
One is soft like in the word think. One is spoken like in the word this.
Let’s Learn About the Digraph th
Phonics Song for Kids
WH sound
wh - Phonics - where, when, white
wh - whisk, white, wheel, whisper, whenever, whistle, whale, why, where, which, what.
WH Digraph Sound
WH Song and Practice
PH sound
ph words - Phonics - phone, sphere, dolphin
Between the Lions: The “ph” Song (Phish Tribute)
Sounds like an “F” but it’s a ‘PH’.
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