Mastering the Pronunciation of the “tʃ” Sound

The phonetic symbol “tʃ” represents the sound of the English “ch” as in words like “cheese” or “church.” To pronounce this sound, follow these steps:

1. Position your tongue: Place the tip of your tongue against the alveolar ridge, which is the bumpy ridge just behind your upper front teeth.
2. Close your vocal cords: Engage your vocal cords to produce sound.
3. Release a burst of air: While keeping your tongue in position, release a quick burst of air through the narrow space between your tongue and the alveolar ridge.
4. Create the “ch” sound: As the air is released, the sound should be a voiceless, fricative “ch” sound, similar to a soft hissing or rushing noise.