Pronunciation Tips

Plural Noun Endings: /s/, /z/, /6z/

When an “s” is added to a noun to make it plural, the final “s” can be pronounced in one of the three ways:

  • /s/ follows an unvoiced consonant.
 e.g. workshops, documents, links
  • /z/ follows a vowel sound or a voiced consonant at the end of the noun.
 e.g. plans, opportunities, guidelines, situations
  • /6z/ follows words ending with the sounds /s/, /z/, /]/, / t] /, /d./.
 e.g. purses, prizes, wishes, matches, bridges

Read and underline the plural noun words. Write the words on the correct blanks. Then, listen and repeat.

Career and Counseling Services at Westwood University aims to help students choose academic majors, develop career plans and goals, and become employment ready. We provide individual counseling services to help students with personal, social, and career concerns.

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