"sh" words list
/sh/ as in ship
Every word on this list uses the /sh/ as in ship sound spelled "sh". Read down the list first, then mix the order — reading them out of sequence is what proves your child is decoding rather than remembering.
The word list
- ship
- shop
- shell
- shark
- fish
- wish
- brush
- crash
Printable sheet
"sh" words — /sh/ as in ship
Read each word aloud and underline the "sh" in it. Then read the whole list again as fast as you can.
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
ship
shop
shell
shark
fish
wish
brush
crash
Common questions
How many "sh" words are on this list?
8 words, chosen because they are common enough for a young reader to actually meet in books.
Is this printable free?
Yes — free to print and photocopy for home or classroom use.
Practise these words in the game
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