Final SH Words for Speech Therapy

Final SH Words are words that end with the /SH/ sound, such as brush, bush, and cash. This list has 20 final-position SH words for speech therapy practice, and most children master the /SH/ sound by age 4-6.

SH words at the end: brush, bush, cash, crash, dish, fish, flash, fresh, leash, moustache — plus 10 more below. Final position is where many children drop the sound altogether, so it is worth practicing on its own.

Words:20
Position:Final

Final SH Words — Full List (20 Words)

Every word below ends with the /SH/ sound. Work through five at a time rather than the whole list in one sitting.

brushbushcashcrashdishfishflashfreshleashmoustachepushrushsplashsquashtrashwashwishfinishpolishvanish
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How to Practice Final SH Words at Home

Strategies for practicing the /SH/ sound at the end of words.

1

Have your child hold the /SH/ sound slightly longer at the end of the word so they can feel the correct tongue and lip position.

2

Practice the ending sound in isolation first, then add the rest of the word before it. For example, say "...SH" then "brush".

3

Many children drop the final sound in words. Encourage your child to "finish" every word by exaggerating the ending.

4

Play a sorting game: show your child pictures and have them sort words that end with the /SH/ sound versus words that do not.

5

Use rhyming words to reinforce the /SH/ ending sound pattern.

Practice Sentences with Final SH Words

Read these sentences aloud. Words with the /SH/ sound in final position are highlighted.

Brush your teeth before the shower, please.

Final SH Words — Frequently Asked Questions

What are examples of SH words in the final position?
This page lists 20 SH words that end with the /SH/ sound, including brush, bush, cash, crash, dish, fish, flash, fresh, leash, moustache.
What age should a child master the SH sound?
Most children master the /SH/ sound by age 4-6. It is one of the earlier-developing fricatives and often emerges naturally as children begin to produce more complex sounds.
How do you make the SH sound?
Round your lips slightly and push them forward, as if about to blow a kiss. Pull your tongue back so the wide front part is near the roof of your mouth, just behind the bumpy ridge. The sides of your tongue should touch your upper back teeth. Blow air through the channel between your tongue and the roof of your mouth. Your voice stays off — it should sound like you are saying "shhh" to quiet someone.
What are common SH sound errors?
The most common /SH/ errors are: Substituting /S/ for /SH/ (e.g., "soe" for "shoe"); Not rounding the lips enough, causing the sound to come out as /S/; Tongue positioned too far forward, resulting in a lisp-like distortion; Substituting /CH/ for /SH/ (e.g., "choe" for "shoe"); Producing a lateral (side-air-escape) version of /SH/.
How do you practice final SH words at home?
Have your child hold the /SH/ sound slightly longer at the end of the word so they can feel the correct tongue and lip position. Practice the ending sound in isolation first, then add the rest of the word before it. For example, say "...SH" then "brush".

More SH Word Lists & Resources

Practice the /SH/ sound in the other word positions, or use the full sound guide and word list.

Initial SH Words

20 words with tips

Medial SH Words

20 words with tips

SH Sound Guide

How to make it, common errors, FAQ

All SH Words

Complete 60-word list, all positions

Speech Sound Development Chart

What age each sound should appear

Speech Therapy Games

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