Lezione settimanale 6

Third person -s

The third person -s can have three possible pronunciations: /s/ /z/ /iz/ . Which one do you choose? Well it all depends on the pronunciation of the sound just before the -s.

If the preceeding sound is /s/ /sh/ /ch/ or /z/ , then use /iz/

watches , misses , searches , buzzes , washes

If the preceeding sound is "voiceless" (you cannot feel any vibration in your throat when you say it), then use /s/

breaks , costs , eats , talks , hopes

In all other cases use /z/

begins , enjoys , stays , goes , remembers

If you think that seems easy, it's time for a little Exercise 6

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