SH Words for Speech Therapy: Free /sh/ Word List
A ready-to-use /sh/ word list for articulation practice, sorted by where the sound falls in the word. Every word was picked by sound, not spelling, so it works for drill, games and carryover.
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34 words, sorted by position.
Initial /sh/ words (12)
shoe
ship
shell
sheep
shirt
shark
shovel
shadow
shampoo
shower
shop
shake
Medial /sh/ words (10)
washing
fishing
cushion
ocean
station
machine
sunshine
seashell
mushroom
dishes
Final /sh/ words (12)
fish
dish
brush
wash
push
bush
trash
splash
radish
crash
leash
cash
/sh/ sentences for carryover
- The sheep has a shoe.
- Shh, the shark is sleeping.
- Wash the dish.
- A fish is in the ocean.
- Push the trash can.
Therapy tips for /sh/
- Use the 'quiet sound' (shh, finger to lips) as a visual cue.
- Round the lips like a kiss and keep the tongue back from the teeth.
- Contrast with /s/ (sip/ship, sell/shell) if students are mixing them.
Questions SLPs ask
How many /sh/ words should I practice in a session?
Aim for many quick repetitions: 50 to 100 productions in a 30-minute session is a common target for articulation drill, spread across a small set of words.
Should I start with initial, medial or final /sh/?
Most SLPs start with the position the student finds easiest (often initial), then add the others. Follow the student's stimulability and the IEP goal.
Can I get these /sh/ words as a printable worksheet?
Yes. PrepPal turns a /sh/ goal into a printable worksheet with pictures, picture cards and digital drill cards in seconds. The first one is free.
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