How to Pronounce /s/ and /z/ in English

Learn how to pronounce the sounds /s/ and /z/ in first, medial, and final position in words. Learn how to pronounce the sounds s and z in isolation, in words, in sentences, and in minimal pairs.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - How to pronounce 's' at the end of words
00:27 - How to pronounce /s/
03:05 - How to pronounce /z/
04:02 - /s/ sound practice
5:55 - /z/ sound practice
8:03 - /s/ and /z/ minimal pairs
9:33 - Outro
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