Unit 4.1
Sound: CH
Sounds and letters
The digraph ch represents a velar sound.
The velar digraph is:
| Uppercase | Lowercase | Phonetics |
|---|---|---|
| CH | ch | /k/ |
ch: schedule, scheme, school.
To pronounce the digraph ch the articulation is the same of the letter c. The back of the tongue is pressed against the soft palate, forming a barrier. When a stream breaks through this obstacle, sound is produced.
- ch: voiceless, vocal cords do not vibrate during the articulation.
