Tongue twisters for the S vs. SH sound /s/ – /ʃ/

How to make the sound

For S, keep your tongue tip just behind your top teeth and smile slightly. For SH, pull your tongue back a little and round your lips.

Who finds it hard: Speakers of Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Greek, among others.

Twisters (2)

• She Sells Seashells: She sells seashells by the seashore.
• Irish Wristwatch: I wish to wash my Irish wristwatch.