Pronunciation of Final -s / -es
Pronounce the final –s as /s/ following a voiceless sound.
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Pronounce the final –s as /z/ following a voiced sound.
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Pronounce the final –s / –es as /əz/ following sibilants (s, z, sh, zh, ch, j).
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Test your knowledge
Directions: Choose the best pronunciation for –s / –es in each word. (10 problems)
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