Why does the ch sound like K?

The ch words with the k sound are derived from classical Greek, while the ch words with the sh sound come from modern French. Most of the ch words with the tch sound come from Old English and are Germanic in origin (like child, church, and each).

What words have the ch sound?

CH WordsBeginning. chair. chat. chase. check. cheese. cheer. chest. chew. child. chick. chin. cheetah. checkers. cherry. Middle. beach ball. catcher. crutches. grandchild. hatching. inches. ketchup. kitchen. key chain. matches. lunchbox. marching. touchdown. itching. Ending. beach. couch. bench. stretch. pitch. catch. patch. reach. reach. march. touch. speech. wrench.

How many words in English have the letters CH that sound like K?

50 words

What is CH in phonics?

The consonant digraph (ch) has three different sounds, the most common of which is the “ch” heard in chimney and much. “ch” is also presented as ch=sh and ch=k. Consonant digraphs are two-letter combination which result in one speech sound (not a blend).

How do you get the C sound?

3:08Suggested clip · 60 secondsHard /c/ Sound – Phonics by TurtleDiary – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip

What is hard c words?

A hard “c” is pronounced “k”‘ as in call, correct, cup, cross, class, rescue, fact, public, panic, and ache. A soft “g” is pronounced “j” as in general, giant, gymnastic, large, energy, intelligible, and changing.

What is a soft c sound?

When c is in front of an i, y, or e, it is soft and says /s/. For example: city, cycle, and race. When c is in front of any other letter, it is hard and says /k/. For example: camera, car, and cone. When g is in front of an i, y, or e, it is soft and says /j/.

How do you teach a soft c sound?

4:41Suggested clip · 116 secondsHow to Teach Soft C and G – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip

Why is cat not spelled Kat?

The spelling CAT dates back to the original transliteration of the Anglo-Saxon runes into the Latin alphabet. It was originally spelt with the rune ᚳ (cen meaning torch). In other germanic languages it was transliterated to a k but in Old English it was always a c.

What is the CK spelling rule?

This generalization states that when you hear the /k/ sound at the end of a word AND the /k/ immediately follows a short vowel sound, it is spelled ck. If it is preceded by a long vowel or consonant, it is spelled with a k.