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TCH Spelling Rule

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📖 Detailed Explanation

TCH is used to spell the /ch/ sound only after a SINGLE vowel that does NOT say its name (short vowel). This completes the trio with CK and DGE.

✅ Examples (Rule Applies)

catch fetch pitch watch match stretch batch ditch

❌ Compare (Rule Does NOT Apply)

much such which rich each beach lunch bench

💡 Tips to Remember

Short vowel + /ch/ = TCH (usually)
Exceptions: much, such, which, rich
After consonant or long vowel: just CH

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