Good topic. I use "sh" in appreciate, species, and licorice. Also in associate, social, and sociable, but not in society or sociology. I think I'm inconsistent about association; I know I hear it both ways, and I don't have a firm preference. Yet they all come from the same root—go figure.

How about grocery? People around here (Minnesota) tend to pronounce it "groshery" (or "grosh'ry") but I grew up saying "grossery" (or "gross'ry"). I grew up in St. Louis. Since "grosh'ry" makes no sense to me, I will probably continue saying "gross'ry."

How about the phrase "this year"? This REALLY makes no sense to me, but I think I have even heard TV announcers say "thish ear." NO WAY would I ever say it that way myself.