In this episode, we dive into four important "ridge" sounds in American English: /tʃ/ (as in cheese), /dʒ/ (as in jeans), /ʃ/ (as in sheep), and /ʒ/ (as in measure). You'll learn how the tongue and vocal cords work together to create these sounds, what makes them similar and different, and how to practice them correctly. Listen for practical tips, minimal pairs, and a fun tongue twister challenge (try saying,"Shiny ships cheerfully chase giant jellyfish in the azure ocean." three times fast!) to sharpen your pronunciation skills!