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Master the /z/ sound — ZOO
Clearly articulate the voiced /z/ sound, as in 'zoo' or 'buzz'. Stop devoicing it to /s/. Use focused minimal pair drills, record your practice, and get feedback to perfect your accent.
4 modules5 lessons
Module 1Module 1 — Articulation & awareness
Learn how to produce /z/ correctly and hear it by ear.
Module 2Module 2 — Word-level practice
Practice the sound across initial, medial, and final positions.
Module 3Module 3 — Minimal pairs
Directly contrast the target with commonly-confused sounds.
Module 4Module 4 — Connected speech
Use the sound in full sentences — where it actually lives.