How to pronounce "ch" in German ?

How to Pronounce "ch" in German ?

Are you struggling with the German "CH" sound in words such as "ich"? Don't worry! I'm here to help you master it.

You will find the "CH" sound after consonants and most vowels except for "a," "o," and "u." For example, in words such as "ich."

To make the sound, try to imagine an angry cat hissing like "chhh" or a mischievous gnome laughing "chchch."

For this, try to put your tongue really close to your palate and make it flat. Then, it's kind of like breathing through a grin, like "chhh."

Okay, let's practice! Repeat after me:

• Ich

Now a really tricky one with two "ch" sounds:

• Küche

Keywords

• German "CH" sound
• Phonetics
• Pronouncing "ch" in German
• German language learning
• Tongue placement

FAQ

1. Where do you find the "CH" sound in German words? You will find the "CH" sound after consonants and most vowels except for "a," "o," and "u."

2. What should I imagine to help make the "CH" sound? Try to imagine an angry cat hissing like "chhh" or a mischievous gnome laughing "chchch."

3. How do you position your tongue to make the "CH" sound? Put your tongue really close to your palate, make it flat, and breathe through a grin to produce the "CH" sound.