When we add s to make a plural, the voicing of the s (whether it says "s" or "z") depends on the voicing of the word. If the word ends with a voiceless sound (p, t, k, f), the s will be voiceless /s/. If the word ends with a voiced sound (b, d, g, v, r, w, m, n ng. l, vowels), the s will be voiced /z/. When the word ends with an s, z, sh, ch or j sound, we add the letters -es and pronounce an extra syllable "-ez"/əz/. Below you will find plurals for the most common nouns, sorted by voiced and voiceless sounds.
Words ending in voiceless sounds p, t, k, f. For these plurals, pronounce /s/.
Words ending in voiceless sounds p, t, k, f. For these plurals, pronounce /s/.
Words ending in voiced sounds (b, d, g, v, r, w, m, n ng. l, vowels). For these plurals, pronounce/z/.
Words ending in s, z, sh, ch or j. Add -es, and pronounce an extra syllable -ez /əz/.
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