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Distinguish /tʃ/ vs. /ʃ/ — CHIP vs. SHIP

Distinguish /tʃ/ vs. /ʃ/ — CHIP vs. SHIP

Distinguish the /tʃ/ sound from /ʃ/, as heard in 'chip' versus 'ship'. Stop confusing these two. Use minimal pairs, record your pronunciation, and receive feedback to improve your accent.

4 modules5 lessons

Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & awareness

Learn how to produce /tʃ / ʃ/ correctly and hear it by ear.

Module 2Module 2 — Word-level practice

Practice the sound across initial, medial, and final positions.

Module 3Module 3 — Minimal pairs

Directly contrast the target with commonly-confused sounds.

Module 4Module 4 — Connected speech

Use the sound in full sentences — where it actually lives.

Distinguish /tʃ/ vs. /ʃ/ — CHIP vs. SHIP — American Accent US