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Some words that have the sound 'sh' are spelt with 'ch'. These include:
Can you think of any more?
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Hello and welcome to 'What you spell is what you get!'
So, contestant number one.
Your word is 'chef'.
C-H-E-F
That's correct!
And now, contestant number 2.
Your word is 'parachute'.
I'm afraid that is incorrect!
It's that pesky 'SH' sound that's causing you problems.
It's spelt with a C-H, in words like brochure and machine.
So no parachute for you.
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