Remember: Children develop speech sounds at different rates. This chart is a simple guide to when most children are expected to produce these sounds. If your child is difficult to understand or you are concerned about their speech, talk with a Speech-Language Pathologist.

What Sounds Should My Child Be Saying?

By Age 3

P • B • M • D • N • H • W

Examples: pop, baby, mom, dog, no, hat, we

By Age 4

T • K • G • F • Y

Examples: two, cat, go, fish, yes

By Age 5

V • S • Z • SH • CH • J • L

Examples: van, sun, zoo, shoe, chair, jump, lion

By Age 6

R • ZH

Examples: red, measure

By Age 7

TH (voiceless)

Example: think

By Age 8

TH (voiced)

Example: this

Find your child’s age. Find their sounds. Start practicing.

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