Introduction to Fricatives > How to pronounce /z/ > Common /z/ spellings > Practice pronouncing /z/
Common /z/ spellings
1. z
a. zoo /zu/
b. dozen /'dʌz ən/
c. quiz /kwɪz/
2. s
a. visit /'vɪz ɪt/
b. his /hɪz/
c. because /bɪ 'kʌz/
3. x
a. exit /'ɛgz ət/
b. example /ɪg 'zæmp l/
c. anxiety /æŋ 'zeɪ ət̬ i/
More 'z' material
- Learn how to pronounce the 'z' sound
- PRACTICE! Listen to and repeat after 'z' practice words