Speaking: Pronunciation A2 - Lesson 1: Pronouncing -s Endings (plurals, 3rd person verbs)

Speaking: Pronunciation A2 Pronouncing -s Endings Listen to the examples here. What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to correctly pronounce the three different sounds of "-s" endings on plural nouns and third-person verbs. The Three Sounds of "-s" 🔊 (Click 🔊) When we add an "-s" or "-es" to a word (like for plurals or simple present verbs for he/she/it), the sound of that ending can change. Getting these three sounds right will make your speaking much clearer. /s/ 🔊 Use after voiceless sounds like /p/, /t/, /k/, /f/, /θ/. (No throat vibration). stop s 🔊 cat s 🔊