American Accent Training Lesson 13: Plurals

Topic: plurals
Accent Error Patterns: leaving off the s or z sound, using s instead of z
How to Correct This:
learning which sounds to use: when the noun ends in these sounds, p t k f:  use /s/ states, tops, books
everything else, use /z/ - times, years, needs
Use linking to help with voicing the /z/ - the boys are, the computers are, the menus are
Practice Steps: name things around you, singular and plural
book, books, computer, desk, window, colleague
phrases:  two _____ (friends, computers, weeks, years)

Resources:  When s says z video: https://youtu.be/mOf3J7o8OSQ
longer class on plurals:  https://youtu.be/z3seYdNB7B4
website practice: https://www.speechmodification.com/free/30-day-accent-challenge-day-26