Pronunciation of Final -s / -es
The final -s or -es in a word is pronounced in three different ways:
Pronounce the final –s as /s/ following a voiceless sound.
Pronounce the final –s as /z/ following a voiced sound.
Pronounce the final –s / –es as /əz/ following sibilants (s, z, sh, zh, ch, j).
Test your knowledge
Directions: Choose the best pronunciation for –s / –es in each word. (10 problems)
