appreciate: sh
species: no sh
licorice: sh

I live in New York State but tend to speak MidWest.

Merriam Webster:
KEY: \&\ as a and u in abut


Main Entry: ap·pre·ci·ate
Pronunciation: &-'prE-shE-"At, -'pri- also -'prE-sE-

Main Entry: spe·cies
Pronunciation: 'spE-(")shEz, -(")sEz

Main Entry: lic·o·rice
Pronunciation: 'li-k(&-)rish, -k(&-)r&s