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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