Lesson Progress
0% Complete
Topic Content:
- The /s/ sound
- The /z/ sound
- Word contrast between /s/ and /z/
The /s/ sound:
/s/ – The blade or tip of the tongue is in contact with the alveola ridge and this obstructs the flow of air with no vibration as a result of the widening of the vocal tract. It is a voiceless sound and the spelling symbols occur in all three positions.
“c” – cell, cite, pencil
“s” – basic, sew, basis
“ss” – mass, essay, ass
You are viewing an excerpt of this Topic. Subscribe Now to get Full Access to ALL this Subject's Topics and Quizzes for this Term!
Click on the button "Subscribe Now" below for Full Access!
Subscribe Now
Note: If you have Already Subscribed and you are seeing this message, it means you are logged out. Please Log In using the Login Button Below to Carry on Studying!
Responses