sch
IPA: [ʃ]

German sch

The "sch" combination is always pronounced like English "sh" — never like English "s"+"ch".

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English approximation
Always like "sh" in "shoe" or "ship"

Pronunciation tips

1.Always one sound: [ʃ], never [s]+[k]
2.Round your lips slightly when pronouncing it
3.It is the most common German letter combination
4.Practice: "Schule" = "SHOO-leh"

Example words — click to hear

Other German sounds

äöücheiiest / spwrzeu / au