The consonat [z]

By: Josue Yerena Lopez

Pronouncing [z]
Tongue tip: Near but not touching gum ridge
behind upper front teeth

Airstream: Continuous without interruption

Vocal cords: Vibrating

Possible Pronunciation Problems
The
  sound [z] is not a common sound, that contribute to pronounce the letter z as an
[s] or [d]
Irregular English spelling patterns contribute to problems with this consonant.

Examples
If you say [s] instead of [z]: zoo will sound like Sue
eyes will sound like ice
If you say [ instead of [z]: zest will sound like jest
[z] at the beginning of words [z] in the middle of words [z] at the end of words
Zoo Zinc Zebra Lazy Crazy Dizzy As Was Raise
Zeal Zero Zipper Busy Razor Cousin Is Buzz Amaze
Zest Zone Easy Dozen Puzzle His Daze Breeze

[z] spelled
Z S
Zip Has
Size Eyes
Seize Rose
Lizard These
Sneeze Bruise
Note
The letter x is a less common spelling pattern for [z]

Xylophone Executive Exhibit

Hint
The letter s is usually pronounced [z] when between vowels and in a stressed
syllable.
Deserve Because Resign
The s in plural nouns is pronounced [z] when it follows a vowel or most voiced
consonants.
Shoes Legs Leaves Beds Cars
The vowel BEFORE [z] at the end of a Word is always prolonged more tan before
[s]. Prolonging the vowel before [z] helps to distinguish it from [s]
Eyes Breeze Rise Buzz