The Digraph 'Ch' in Spanish
'Ch' is a standard digraph in Spanish, which means it consists of two letters but represents a single consonant sound.
Digraph name | che |
|---|---|
Phoneme | /tʃ/ |
How to Pronounce 'Ch'
Although it is formed from two letters, 'ch' actually represents a single, specific sound that is not related to the sounds of the separate letters. It is pronounced as /tʃ/, which is similar to the English 'ch' in words like 'child.' Its pronunciation is consistent regardless of its position within the word. Here are some examples of Spanish words that include this digraph:
Example
chico → /tʃiko/
boy
mucho → /mutʃo/
very
noche → /notʃe/
night
chaqueta → /tʃaketa/
jacket
derecho → /deɾetʃo/
right
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