How to Pronounce /s/ and /z/ in English

Learn how to pronounce the sounds /s/ and /z/ in first, medial, and final position in words. Learn how to pronounce the sounds s and z in isolation, in words, in sentences, and in minimal pairs.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - How to pronounce 's' at the end of words
00:27 - How to pronounce /s/
03:05 - How to pronounce /z/
04:02 - /s/ sound practice
5:55 - /z/ sound practice
8:03 - /s/ and /z/ minimal pairs
9:33 - Outro

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[alok]

The way you have explained this lesson is awesome.👌 There is not a single room for any type of confusion. 💯 Thank you, lovely Emma!!!! ❤

[ingridmarianarodriguez]

Splendid way to explain. My confidence when I have to talk publically has grown a lot that's why I'm proud of myself but you've helped me without your help nothing wouldn't have been possible.
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[wArDeFrAa]

Thank you so much for the lesson Emma. I'm a native Spanish speaker and I've been looking for this info a long time. By the way, your laugh is so contagious and you have a really beautiful smile and energy. Good job!

[dileepa]

I watched this video a number of times. Because the pronunciation of /s/ was very challenging to me. Plus, I watched a lot of other videos related to this topic too. This is the best and the most helpful video among them. The most important thing was touching the blade of the tongue and post alveolar.

[coconc]

Thank you so much for this. I'm 31 years old ... As a kid, I was picked on for having a lisp. I feel like I FINALLY understand how to make the 's' sound from watching your video!

[ramonvelazco]

Thanks Emma teacher excelent explanation because is different the pronuntations between the leter S and Z

[Бегинасевер]

You explain so interesting that it becomes clearly for understanding even without words. Thank you so much for your great lesson!
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[abbyyung]

Thank you so much for clarifying the pronunciation. May I assume if the nouns ending with -er, -or, the plural s should be pronounced /z/? For examples, sneakers/z/, teachers/z/ ?

[blessingdawn]

I believe that my pronounciation is not so good but after l watch every videos of yours it is getting better and better...thank you Emma...

[niranjanmajumdar]

Excellent teaching methods and skills which my understanding of English pronunciation.Thanks madam.

[listenablelifemotivation]

Thanks for guide us for improve our pronunciation ☺️☺️😊🤗 today i learn a new thing with the help of you🙏

[xabiermartinez]

Thanks, Emma !
That's what I needed. What's more, short and sweet !!
You have hit the nail on the head ...!!!

[mandalinlyngdoh]

I wish I could speak and fluent like you ❤

[JavedAhmed-hpys]

Thank you Emma.Your way of teaching is excellent.

[Aramis-mdpr]

Hi, a question I am having hard time placing my tongue and teeth to pronounce some words with S in them. For complementing the pronunciation. Do I have to clash a bit my front teeth?

[cadethamzaashraf]

Hi Emma! You are comfort of my mind, heart and eyes . Stay blessed .

[AntonioAdalid-bitg]

Thank you so much for such as clear, great and helpful video! It was thanks your explanation I finally could pronounce both sounds correctly! You have a new follower from now on!

[imbee]

You have explained the rule clearly and understandably. Thank you ^^

[SumonKhan-crtz]

You're an amazing pronounce English teacher. You are explained