When you read Sh aloud can shorten it to S of h?

That's a clever observation! It's true that in some spoken contexts, the "sh" sound can be represented by just the letter "S" followed by a "h" sound.

Here's why that works:

* Phonetic Transcription: In phonetic transcription, we use symbols to represent how sounds are actually spoken. The "sh" sound is represented by the symbol /ʃ/.

* Spoken English: In English, the "sh" sound is often produced with a slight "h" sound at the end. This is especially noticeable when the "sh" is followed by a vowel.

* Shortening: So, if you're speaking quickly or casually, the "h" sound can be reduced to just a slight breath.

Examples:

* "Should" might sound like "S'h'ould."

* "She" might sound like "S'he."

However:

* This is not a standard rule of spelling or writing.

* You wouldn't write "S of h" in place of "sh" in formal writing.

* The pronunciation also depends on the speaker, the context, and the region.

Let me know if you have more questions about sounds and pronunciation!