What are the sounds of letter S?
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What are the sounds of letter S?
The letter S can present some difficulties for pronunciation because of the variety of sounds it can make. Most often, it produces two distinct consonant sounds: /s/ and /z/. In some specific instances, S can also form the sounds /ʃ/ (as in sure) or /ʒ/ (as in usual).
How do you introduce 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.
What is the s sound in English?
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.
Why does S sound like z?
When the letter ‘s’ is after a vowel, another ‘s’, or a voiced consonant, it is pronounced as a /z/ sound. e.g., logs, tubes, beds, moves, clothes, was, becomes, he’s, passes.
What’s an activity that starts with S?
50 Verbs Starting With S
| Verb | Definition |
|---|---|
| shake | to move with short, quick motions |
| share | to give a portion of what you have to someone else |
| sharpen | to make or become sharp or sharper; to hone something |
| shatter | to smash or break into many pieces |
How do you introduce a letter S to preschoolers?
5 Easy ways to teach the alphabet to preschoolers
- 1) Sing alphabet songs.
- 2) Play letter matching games.
- 3) Open a new ‘alphabet box’ each week.
- 3) Use interdisciplinary learning with each letter, to strengthen letter associations.
- 4) If you use flashcards to teach the alphabet, use logical ones.
When should a child make the s sound?
While it is a common sound error, most children can correctly produce the S sound by the age of five. If you are worried about your child’s speech you may need to consult with a speech and language pathologist. In the meantime, here are some tips for teaching your child how to correctly produce the S sound.
