English Sounds - S [s] and Z [z] Consonants - How to make the S and Z Consonants

The video tutorial teaches how to make the S&Z consonant sounds, focusing on their mouth positions. It explains the difference between voiced and unvoiced sounds and demonstrates the correct tongue placement. The tutorial includes close-up and slow-motion demonstrations, followed by practice with example words. The video concludes with a summary and thanks to the viewers.

What is the main difference between unvoiced and voiced sounds?

• Unvoiced sounds involve only air passing through the mouth.

• Voiced sounds involve only air passing through the mouth.

• Unvoiced sounds use the vocal cords.

• Voiced sounds do not use the vocal cords.

Which part of the mouth is involved in making the S&Z sounds?

• The tongue and the teeth.

• The lips and the back of the throat.

• The lips and the corners of the mouth.

• The tongue and the roof of the mouth.

How can the position of the tongue tip vary when making S&Z sounds?

• It can only point upwards.

• It can only point downwards.

• It can point up or down depending on surrounding sounds.

• It does not move at all.

Which of the following words contains an S sound that is voiced?

• Some

• Must

• Less

• Cozen

In the word 'Fizz', how does the tongue tip move?

• It points down before the teeth close.

• It stays down.

• It does not move.

• It points up before the teeth close.