CHsh
CH Digraph (“sh” sound)
In some words from French, CH makes the “sh” sound, like in 'chef' and 'machine'.
How this rule works
When CH comes from a French-origin word, it says “sh”. Common examples: chef, machine, champagne, chandelier. These words must be memorized.
Remember: French CH shushes like SH — chef, machine!
Examples
Words that use this rule
13 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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