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What are some sc words that make the sh sound?

Conscience


How many word have an sh in them but don't make the sh sound?

There are several words that contain "sh" but do not make the typical "sh" sound, such as "island," "rubbish," and "mischief." In these cases, the "sh" may be silent or pronounced differently due to the surrounding letters. While it's hard to provide an exact count, such words are relatively rare in English.


Why does the ch make a sh sound in these words?

The "ch" makes a "sh" sound in words like chef or machine because it follows the rule of English pronunciation where "ch" can have a "sh" sound when it comes after an "e" or an "i." This pronunciation comes from the influence of French and other languages on English.


Ss words that sound like sh Example tissue pressure?

Some examples of words that sound like "sh" are "sugar" and "sherbet." In the case of "tissue," the "ss" sound is pronounced differently than "sh" and does not have the same sound. "Pressure" also does not have the "sh" sound.


When does ci make an sh sound?

The combination "ci" makes an "sh" sound when it appears before the vowels "a," "o," or "u." For example, in words like "cigar," "circus," and "cylinder," the "ci" is pronounced with a soft "s" sound. However, in words like "cinder" or "cinema," the "ci" produces the "sh" sound. The pronunciation rules can vary based on language and dialect, so context is important.


What letters in the word caution makes the sh sound?

The letters "ti" in the word "caution" make the "sh" sound.


In words with 'ce' and 'ci' is the letter C always pronounced as if it were an 's'?

It is USUALLY pronounced as an s, but not always. There's the -cious words, where it has the sound 'sh': delicious precious specious meretricious etc. (not to mention 'licorice') Similarly, there the 'sh' sound for -cial words like facial and special. Also there are words that have been adopted from other languages but kept a trace of their original pronunciation: Celtic, for example. There are some other pronuniciations for ce, such as cello (pronounced 'chello'), cembalo (chembalo, with a 'k' sound). In the words foci and loci (acceptable plurals of focus and locus) the c is pronounced like a 'k'. The letter 'c' also makes the 'k' sound in the word 'arcing.'


What sound does the ti in auction make?

sh


What is sh in hieroglyphics?

the sh was represented by a horizontal rectangle, called a "garden pool" 


Words that have cial but sound sh?

Special Facial Racial


What are some words making the sh sound with the letters Ce?

Words that produce the "sh" sound with the letters "ce" include "certain," "ceremony," and "cereal." In these examples, the "ce" combination is pronounced as "sh." This phonetic occurrence is less common but appears in specific words in English.


What words have ch but sounds like sh?

Some words with "ch" that sound like "sh" include "champagne," "chandelier," and "chaise."