articulation

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Articulation

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Utter a [z] remember that the position of the tongue is the same as with an [s] but with a vibration of the vocal cords. To approach this sound, imitate the buzzing of a mosquito. Repeat the sound some times. To end, stop this sound with a [d] and continue then another time with the [z]: zzzzzzz // zzzzzzdzzzzzz.

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Contrast

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Listen and notice the difference between the underlined sounds of these words:

  • potser 'maybe' - setze 'sixteen'
  • tsar 'tsar' - atzar 'fate'
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Listen carefully to the following words. Pay attention to all their sounds when uttering them and focus especially on the sound we are working on.

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