
The word ends with “ss”: Pronounce “sss.” Examples: glass, across, less, miss
The word ends with “ce”: Pronounce “sss.” Examples: ice, face, space
The word ends with “se”: These words are split.
For some, pronounce “zzz.” Examples: because, these, close
For others, pronounce “sss.” Examples: house, goose, lease
When in doubt, use your online dictionary resources to listen to the correct pronunciation of the word.
The word ends with “s”: These words are split.
For most, pronounce “zzz.” Examples: is, was, has, says, goes
For some, pronounce “sss.” Examples: us, yes
When in doubt, use your online dictionary resources to listen to the correct pronunciation of the word.
For plurals, the “s” or “z” sound depends on the voicing of the letter preceding the “s.” So the word “goods” has a “z” pronunciation, because the “d” is voiced. But the word “gets” has an “s” pronunciation because the “t” is voiceless.