Pronouncing Plurals: S, Z and IZ

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the S ending in plural nouns, explaining the three different ways it can be pronounced: 'ss,' 'zz,' or 'iz.' The pronunciation depends on whether the preceding sound is voiceless, voiced, or a sibilant. Examples are provided to illustrate these rules. A memory game is used to practice the pronunciation, and the video concludes with a review of the key points.

What are the three possible sounds for the S ending in plural nouns?

• 'ff', 'll', 'mm'

• 'ss', 'zz', 'iz'

• 'sh', 'ch', 'th'

• 'pp', 'tt', 'kk'

How do you determine the pronunciation of the S ending in a word?

• By considering the sound before the S

• By looking at the letter before the S

• By identifying the vowel in the word

• By checking the number of syllables

Which of the following is a voiceless sound?

• 'buh'

• 'mmm'

• 'eee'

• 'k'

In the picnic game, which word was pronounced with an extra syllable?

• Pickles

• Grapes

• Sandwiches

• Drinks

What is the correct pronunciation of the plural form of 'watch'?

• 'watchzz'

• 'watches'

• 'watchiz'

• 'watchs'

Which word from the picnic game does not add an extra syllable in its plural form?

• Dishes

• Oranges

• Crackers

• Sandwiches

What should you remember about plural nouns with an S ending?

• They always add an extra syllable

• They never add an extra syllable

• They add an extra syllable only with sibilant sounds

• They add an extra syllable with voiced sounds