S and Z: 35 Common Words Where S Needs to Sound Like Z

The Letter S can be confusing. Sometimes it sounds like /s/, sometimes it sounds like /z/. It’s hard to know when to use which sound and the truth is, sometimes it matters WAY more than others. In this lesson you’ll learn 35 common words where your S definitely needs to sound like a Z.

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Wow! I didn't notice these words has Z sound. Thanks Keenyn.

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Thanks again. You make this so very easy( That's pronounce like a Z, right?) to understand.

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