Pronouncing Plurals "-s" Endings

Listen and practice how the ending sounds. The pronunciation depends on the final sound of the base word:

/s/ Sound: Use after voiceless sounds (like k, p, t).

Takes, sleeps

/z/ Sound: Use after voiced sounds (like v, y, n).

Drives, studies

/iz/ Sound: Use after "hissing" sounds (like ce, ch, sh, x).

Dances, watches

Irregular: These forms change their sound or spelling completely.

Does (/dʌz/), has (/hæz/)