Why Olivia Rodrigo’s “S” Sounds Like “SH” - Video

People are just now realizing that Olivia Rodrigo doesn’t always pronounce the letter “S” the same way when she sings. Sometimes, it comes out sounding more like “sh,” giving her vocals a unique, spicy edge. It first caught attention when she posted a TikTok singing “the grudge,” where “understand” sounded like “undershtand.” At first, fans thought it was a one-time mistake—but it kept happening, and each time it became more noticeable. TikTok quickly picked up on it, turning it into a trend now known as Olivia’s “S” pronunciation, especially when she sings lines like “my footshstep.”