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CH Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency)
Test the CH sound in chair, cheese, watch and kitchen, and check that chips never sound like ships. This version uses C2 sentences: near-native challenges, dense sounds and fast rhythm.
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About this test
About the CH Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency)
The CH sound in chair and watch starts like a T, with the tongue touching behind the top teeth, and releases into an SH. It is a short, sharp sound. Speakers of French, Portuguese and some Spanish dialects often replace it with SH, so chair sounds like share and cheap like sheep.
Why practise this at C2 level
At C2 the aim is effortless, near-native clarity. These proficiency sentences pack difficult sounds into fast, dense phrases, many of them close to tongue twisters, so even confident speakers find out what still needs work.
How to get it right
- Start with the tongue touching the ridge behind the top teeth, as for T
- Release it quickly into an SH sound
- Push the lips slightly forward
- Practise pairs such as chair and share, watch and wash
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
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Saying SH, so chips sounds like ships
02
Saying T, so chin sounds like tin
03
Saying the sound too softly at the end of words such as much and each
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Pronouncing the T in watch and kitchen separately
Inside the test
The Ten Sentences in This Test
Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.
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CH sound
Back-channel conversations allow governments to test ideas without committing themselves to any official position.
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CH sound
Chuck checked each chicken chop carefully, choosing the choicest chunks for the champion's children.
03
CH sound
His latest business venture went belly up within months, leaving investors feeling thoroughly short-changed.
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CH sound
Cheerful Charlie chose cheap cherry cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies for the children's charity lunch.
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CH sound
Freedom of choice is undoubtedly valuable, yet beyond a certain point, more choice rarely brings more happiness.
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CH sound
You will need to keep your chin up and keep going, even when progress feels painfully slow.
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CH sound
You should not count your chickens before they hatch, because the contract has not been signed yet.
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The twins are like chalk and cheese, one quiet and studious while the other is outgoing and adventurous.
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He bit off more than he could chew by agreeing to manage three demanding projects at the same time.
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He was chomping at the bit to start his new job, counting down the days until his first morning.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
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Listen to the model
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Read it out loud
Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.
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Get your score
See a score out of 100 with every word in green, amber or red, then practise the red words.
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FAQ
CH Sound Pronunciation Test (C2 Proficiency): FAQ
What is the difference between CH and SH?
CH starts with a short stop, like a T, and then releases. SH is a continuous sound with no stop. You can hold an SH for several seconds, but not a CH.
Is the CH sound test C2 right for my level?
It is the hardest version, for proficient and near-native speakers. If you find it too difficult, practise the C1 version first.
Which spellings make the CH sound?
Ch as in chair, tch as in watch and t before ure as in picture and nature. The test includes several of these spellings.
Is the CH sound test C2 free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no download. You only need a microphone and a browser such as Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How is my pronunciation scored?
The browser listens to each sentence and compares what it heard with the text, word by word. Clear words turn green, almost-right words amber and unclear words red, and you get a score out of 100.
Can I choose British or American English?
Yes. Choose British or American English before you start. The model voice, the spelling and the speech recognition all follow the accent you pick.