Why Your Russian S Sounds Like Ш (And How to Fix It)

Russian pronunciation made simple: stop mixing up С and Ш and learn how to pronounce both С and Сь the right way. 👨🏫 Learn Russian 1:1 with me — start your lessons here: https://www.denisfedorov.com ℹ️ LESSON OVERVIEW In this video, you will learn how to fix a common pronunciation mistake English speakers make in Russian: making the Russian S sound too much like Ш. I will explain why this happens, show you how your S may drift toward Ш, and guide you through simple tongue-position adjustments so your pronunciation sounds natural to a native Russian ear. After the explanation, we will practice the Russian S step by step, including the soft version, to build confidence and accuracy. By the end of this lesson, you will pronounce S clearly and correctly, without confusion. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Why Your S Can Sound Like Ш 01:30 – How to Pronounce the Russian S 02:56 – Practice: Russian S (С) Sound 03:51 – The Soft S (Сь): How It Differs and How to Say It Correctly 05:44 – Practice: Russian Soft S (Сь) Sound 06:10 – Recap #RussianPronunciation #RussianPhonetics #LearnRussian #RussianForBeginners #LearnRussianPronunciation #RussianLanguage