Make sure you pronounce the words in the following pairs differently. The first word contains just an /s/ or /z/ sound, and the second word contains a /t/ and an /s/ sound.
|
/s/ or /z/ |
/ts/ |
1. |
is |
its |
2. |
stays |
states |
3. |
less |
lets |
4. |
fax |
facts |
5. |
was |
what’s |
6. |
pains |
paints |
7. |
knees |
needs |
6. |
lies |
lights |
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