S Sound

The "snake" sound or the "flat tire" sound

 The /s/ sound can be misarticulated in many different ways. Here are some common /s/ sound errors:

• Interdental lisp: When making an "s" sound, the tongue may come out in front of the teeth instead of staying behind them. This can result in a "th" sound, called an interdental lisp. Learn more here.  

• Lateral lisp: Air may escape through the sides of the tongue, creating a "slushy" sound called a lateral lisp. Learn more here.

• Stopping: A fricative sound that should be sustained may be shortened, resulting in a "t" or "d" sound instead of an "s". For example, a child might say "tun" instead of "sun". Learn more here.

• Cluster reduction: When the "s" is part of a consonant cluster, it may be omitted entirely. For example, a child might say "poon" instead of "spoon". Learn more here.

Click on a button below to access the practice pages. 

If you aren't sure what level or position your child should be practicing, ask your child's SLP. 

Aim to practice for 5 minutes every day (or even better...practice for 2 minutes 2x a day).

S WORDS

S PHRASES

S SENTENCES

S READING

Click here to practice the /s/ sound in blends (cluster reduction).