Initial CH words
The /ch/ sound appears near the start of the word.
- chad
- chain
- chair
- chance
- change
- char
- charge
- charm
- chase
- cheap
85 verified words
Free articulation word lists
CH Words for Speech Therapy
Find CH words by word position. Each list is checked against the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, so words where the letters ch spell a different sound — like school and chef — stay out of your practice list.
CH words by position
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Medial CH words
The /ch/ sound appears inside the word.
- achieve
- beaches
- churches
- coaches
- coaching
- kitchen
- matches
- matching
- patches
- purchase
78 verified words
Final CH words
The /ch/ sound appears near the end of the word.
- arch
- batch
- beach
- breach
- catch
- church
- coach
- dutch
- each
- march
33 verified words
When is /ch/ typically acquired?
- CH as in chair — 90% of US children produce it by 4;11.
Crowe & McLeod (2020), American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
Check any sound by age →How to use these CH word lists
CH is an affricate: a stop and a fricative produced as one sound. Children often simplify it to SH — saying ship for chip — a pattern known as deaffrication.
The lists check where the CH sound appears in each pronunciation, not just the spelling. They do not choose a treatment target or replace clinical judgment.
Validation source
Word pronunciations are checked with the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary.
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Choose the word position, age band and theme. Ga-loo builds a checked CH list and a print-ready pack: picture cards, a dab game, a data sheet and a home letter.
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- Picture cards: word, phrase, sentence8–16 verified words, each with its own picture plus a phrase and a sentence for the next level.
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- Data sheet + probeMark 10 tries per word, then check untrained words for carryover.
- Home practice letter (B&W)Simple steps for parents and a 7-day tracker that prints on any printer.
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Therapy guides
Minimal pairs therapy
Minimal pairs examples by pattern, how a session runs, and a worked fronting example.
Read the guidePrint-and-go articulation activities
No-prep drill ideas that turn a word list into a full session.
Read the guideNo-prep teletherapy articulation
Screen-share friendly activities that use the same word lists online.
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
- What are some initial CH words?
- Common initial CH words include chair, cheese, chicken, chip, cherry, and chocolate. The full initial CH list has 85 verified words.
- What are some medial CH words?
- Medial CH words are matched on pronunciation rather than spelling, so the sound is really in that part of the spoken word. The full medial CH list has 78 verified words.
- What are some final CH words?
- Final CH words are matched on pronunciation rather than spelling, so the sound is really in that part of the spoken word. The full final CH list has 33 verified words.
- When do children master the CH sound?
- By Crowe & McLeod (2020), 90% of US children produce /ch/ by 4;11.
- Why are words like school and chef not on the list?
- The letters ch spell three different sounds: CH in chair, /k/ in school, and SH in chef. These lists check the pronunciation, so only true CH words are included.
- Can I make a printable CH sound worksheet?
- Yes. Select /ch/, choose a word position and theme, and Ga-loo will create a checked, printable PDF.