ʃConsonants
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Example words
she
nation
special
mission
How to make the sound
Round the lips slightly and raise the tongue toward the area just behind the alveolar ridge, then release a quiet stream of air.
What to feel and listen for
The sound is lower and softer than /s/, with a wider, more spread-out friction area.
Common mistake: Do not use a flat /s/ tongue position; add slight lip rounding.
See how it differs