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The /s/ Sound

TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of words with the /s/ sound


schweppes
/ˈʃwɛps/
Pronounced by Joanna

Pronounced by Salli

Pronounced by Joey

Pronounced by Matthew

school
/skul/
Pronounced by Ivy

buses
/ˈbʌsɪz/
/ˈbʌ-sɪz/
Pronounced by Salli

sitters
/ˈsɪtərz/
Pronounced by Joanna

focus
/ˈfoʊkəs/
/ˈfoʊ-kəs/
Pronounced by Kevin

strong
/strɔŋ/
Pronounced by Salli

season
/ˈsizən/
Pronounced by Kevin

experiment
/ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
/ɪks-ˈpɛ--mənt/
Pronounced by Kimberly

diversity
/dɪˈvɜrsəti/
/-ˈvɜr--/
Pronounced by Ivy

this
/ðɪs/
Pronounced by Kendra