Remember to pronounce all of the final /s/ sounds of plural nouns. Also pronounce the final /s/ of verbs in the third person singular form (he, she, it). Say the following sentences quickly, making sure that you are not forgetting the s endings.
- A dishwasher washes dishes.
- A bus driver drives buses.
- A mechanic fixes cars.
- A teacher teaches students.
- A watchmaker makes watches.
- A real estate agent sells houses.
Warning: Common Mistake
Make sure you are not pronouncing the words this and these the same way.
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s sound is: |
vowel sound is: |
this |
/s/ |
/I/ (as in sit) |
these |
/z/ |
/i/ (as in meet) |
examples: I like this book. I like these books.
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