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Master final /s/ vs. /z/ — BUS vs. BUZZ

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Produce final /s/ and /z/ accurately, like in 'bus' versus 'buzz'. Stop devoicing final /z/. Practice with minimal pairs, record your speech, and get crucial feedback to refine your accent.

  1. 1

    Module 1 · 1 lessons

    Module 1 — Articulation & awareness

    Learn how to produce /s / z/ correctly and hear it by ear.

    1. 1Producing /s / z/→
  2. 2

    Module 2 · 2 lessons

    Module 2 — Word-level practice

    Practice the sound across initial, medial, and final positions.

    1. 1Initial and medial positions→
    2. 2Final position→
  3. 3

    Module 3 · 1 lessons

    Module 3 — Minimal pairs

    Directly contrast the target with commonly-confused sounds.

    1. 1Contrast drills→
  4. 4

    Module 4 · 1 lessons

    Module 4 — Connected speech

    Use the sound in full sentences — where it actually lives.

    1. 1Sentence practice→
Master final /s/ vs. /z/ — BUS vs. BUZZ — American Accent US