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Now, we're gonna learn about multigraphs. you can learn a lot here if you wanna become a more fluent English speaker, you know.
The letter 'c' and 'h' are two consonants making the digraph 'ch.'
Digraphs are a set of two letters that stand together and produce a new sound.
| Digraph | ch |
|---|---|
| Name | ch (pronounced /'si ˈeɪtʃ/) |
| Sound(s) | /tʃ/, /k/, /ʃ/ |
Pie Chart of Digraph 'ch' Pronunciation in American English
The Digraph 'ch'
Sound 1: /tʃ/
If 'ch' comes at the end of a word, it always sounds /tʃ/:
coa
bran
blea
ri
'ch' usually sounds /tʃ/at the beginning of a word:
Sound 2: /k/
'ch' at the beginning of a word before ‘r’ or ‘l’ and before some vowels sound /k/:
Sound 3: /ʃ/
'ch' in French loanwords sound /ʃ/:
mar
mousta
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