How is the s pronounced? Put the following words that contain a plural s, an s for he, she, and it in the present simple or a genitive s in the correct column. Write the following... How is the s pronounced? Put the following words that contain a plural s, an s for he, she, and it in the present simple or a genitive s in the correct column. Write the following words in normal spelling.
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The question is about categorizing words based on their pronunciation, specifically focusing on plural forms and possessives, as well as transcribing words into their correct spelling. This involves understanding phonetic sounds and their corresponding written forms.
Answer
The s sounds are categorized into /s/, /z/, and /ɪz/ or /əz/.
The s sounds are categorized as /s/, /z/, and /ɪz/ or /əz/ based on following sounds.
Answer for screen readers
The s sounds are categorized as /s/, /z/, and /ɪz/ or /əz/ based on following sounds.
More Information
The pronunciation of the final 's' changes depending on whether the preceding sound is voiceless, voiced, or a sibilant. Words like 'books' end in /s/, 'dogs' end in /z/, and 'watches' end in /ɪz/.
Tips
Common mistakes include not recognizing the voiced or voiceless nature of preceding sounds, which affects the pronunciation of the final 's'.
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