American English: Letter S Pronounced [z]

American English: Letter S Pronounced [z]

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of certain words in American English, specifically how the 's' is pronounced as 'z' in words like 'cousin' and 'husband'. It explains that this pronunciation is common in plural nouns and third-person verb conjugations, but also occurs in other words without specific rules. The video provides examples and highlights the need to memorize these exceptions. Additionally, it discusses the pronunciation differences in words like 'use' and 'house' when used as nouns or verbs. The tutorial concludes with a thank you to participants.

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What interesting pronunciation difference is highlighted in the text regarding the words 'Cozen' and 'husband'?

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What are some examples of words where the final 'S' is pronounced as 'AZ'?

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What does the speaker suggest about the memorization of words with the 'S' pronounced as 'AZ'?

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What personal experience does the speaker share about snowboarding?

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How does the pronunciation of 'house' differ when used as a noun versus a verb?

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