How do I teach my final s?

If the last letter of the words ends in a voiced consonant (or sound), then the S is pronounced like a Z /z/(without creating another syllable). This Z sound is similar to the sound a bee makes zzzz. We also use this ending when the word ends in a vowel sound (e.g. bees, flies etc.)

Why is s pronounced as Z?

When the letter ‘s’ is after a vowel, another ‘s’, or a voiced consonant, it is pronounced as a /z/ sound. The third reason means you have to practice saying the 2 consonants together so you don’t leave the /s/ and /z/ out because your mouth isn’t used to moving this way. This takes time and practice.

How do you make a sound s?

The /s/ sound is made by placing the tip of your tongue just behind the front teeth, very close to the roof of the mouth but not touching it. The sides of the tongue are raised to touch the roof of the mouth, leaving a passage for air down the middle of the tongue.

How do you pronounce S’s?

The ‘s sound’ /s/ is unvoiced (the vocal cords do not vibrate during its production), and is the counterpart to the voiced ‘z sound’ /z/. To create the /s/, the front of the tongue is placed close to the tooth ridge. The tip of the tongue should be close to the upper backside of the top front teeth.

How do you pluralize a word ending in s?

1. The -s plural ending is pronounced like /z/ after voiced sounds. This means that if the ending of the noun is voiced – if you can feel your larynx vibrate at the end of the noun you pronounce – it has the /z/ sound. Some examples are: dads, moms, boys, girls, rooms, dogs, schools, days, years, lives.

How do you pronounce the verb s es?

Remember: after verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -s, -ss and -x, we add the -es to the end of the verb (in third person) and the pronunciation is /iz/ as an extra syllable.

What are the three rules to follow when S turns to z?

Say “Z when the word ends in a vowel or other voiced sound like the m, n, ng, l, b, d, g, v, voiced th, or r sound. Say “S when the word ends in a voiceless sound like a p, t, k, f, or voiceless th sound.

Why can’t I say my S’s?

Most people with a lisp have issues pronouncing an “S” or “Z” sound. This is known as a Lateral Lisp. It is important to contact a speech and language therapist to get proper help for your lisp problem, however there are a few exercises you can do at home to get started.

Which is the correct pronunciation of the final s?

The pronunciation of the final S in plural words and verbs in the third person depend on the final consonant sound before that S. The ending is pronounced /s/ after a voiceless sound, it is pronounced /z/ after a voiced sound and is pronounced /ɪz / or /əz/ after a sibilant sound: Sibilant: buses /sɪz / or /səz /, bridges /dʒɪz / or /dʒəz /,

What’s the best way to practice the s sound?

Super Teacher Worksheets contains worksheets and loads of printables for students to practice the sound of “s” in every position. Kidzone Learning Letters offers a wide variety of games and activities to practice the sound of “s” and is easily organized into age groups.

How is the final s pronounced in the third person?

How is the final syllable of the word buses pronounced?

This /ɪz/ sound is pronounced like an extra syllable. (e.g. the word buses has two syllables) If the sound has a J sound (/dʒ/ like the letter J at the beginning of the word jacket or /ʒ/ like the S in pleasure), then the final S is also pronounced as /ɪz/.