Sounds of Letter Z

discover the different sound of letter Zz

1. Sounds of Letter Z

2. z sound  /z/ The  z sound  is voiced (the vocal cords vibrate during its production), and is the counterpart to the unvoiced  s sound .

3. Words with /z/ sounds zoo zebra zero zoom zinnia zing zodiac zigzag zipper lose zillion zone zip zombie poison puzzle blizzard wizard lizard dozen cheese please freeze rose daisy magazine tease horizon nose amaze

4. SENTENCE DRILL

5. He took his son, Christopher, to the zoo. Each zebra species has a different stripe pattern. Our chance of winning is zero percent. You need to zoom the picture. Zinnia is a popular garden plant with large flower. He just lacked that extra zing. Taurus is one of the zodiac signs. Sheila and I take the route with a zigzag pattern. His zipper is unattached. I don’t want to lose you.

6. It’s been a zillion years since I’ve seen her. The area has been declared a disaster zone. Karen zipped her jeans. Oh, you look like a zombie. The poison that he inhaled is so lethal. There's a puzzle no one has solved. Blizzards are most common to the western United States but sometimes occur in other parts of the country. I don’t really believe in wizards and in magic. I saw a lizard near the cabinet. I've told you to stay away a dozen times already.

7. Cheese is one of the world’s oldest food products. Don’t just mindlessly judge people as you please. If the temperature drops below O°C, water freezes. I prefer tulips than roses. Daisy is the birth flower of April. Magazines are sometimes exaggerating. You tease like a child. I always wonder what comes after the horizon. Stick your nose out of my business. You never cease to amaze me.

8. RULES in using /z/ sounds

9. If the last letter of the word ends in a voiced consonant (or sound), then the S is pronounced like a Z/z/(without creating another syllable). Examples: G: rugs, bags, begs V: gloves, wives, shelves, drives D: cards, words, rides, ends B (crabs), L (deals), M (dreams), N (pens), Ng (kings), R (cures), Y (boys) and THE (clothes).

10. We also use this ending when the word ends in a vowel sound. (e.g. bees, flies, movies etc.)

11. / zh / sound The  zh sound  is voiced (the vocal cords vibrate during its production), and is the counterpart to the unvoiced  sh sound .

12. Words with / zh / sounds treasure measure closure vision Asia amnesia confusion decision Rouge Persia conclusion division enclosure erosion explosion subdivision television unusual usually visualize sabotage luge usual  visual mirage version casual massage exposure beige

13. SENTENCE DRILL

14. Learn to treasure your life because it can be taken away from you anytime. The real measure of wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money. There’s no starting over without finding closure. Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others. Asia is our country; we should be proud of it. Having amnesia is like letting your memories go in vain. If I let myself tangle with confusion, it is my loss. Once you’ve made your decision, don’t look back. Portgas D. Rouge sacrificed herself for her son. Persia is the former name of Iran.

15. It’s more fun to arrive a conclusion than to justify it. He is the captain of the 10 th division. I was walking through the enclosure and found the atmosphere most enjoyable.  Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence. She lost her everything in that single explosion. Subdivision is the act or fact of subdividing. Educational television is a band of Cone of Experience. There are many unusual things in this world. Failing usually doesn’t give you a reason to give up as long as you believe. Make sure you visualize what you really want, not someone else wants for you.

16. Don’t let your thoughts sabotage your actions. Luge  ride is the most recent attraction. He gave the usual nod. Could you give me a visual example? Life is a mirage. It comes from no visible rain and it falls into no recognizable sea. I want to see the original version of this movie. A casual conversation is the best school for mind. Massage is the therapy for the mind, the body, and the spirit. Limit your exposure to unhealthy and unsupportive people. She had a beige colored jacket.

17. Identify the words with / z/ sounds.

18. “There was once a tiger-striped cat. This cat died a zillion deaths, and lived a zillion lives, and in those lives, range of people owned him. None of those people cared for him. This cat was not afraid of death. One life, the cat became a stray cat, which meant it was free. And it met a white female cat. They became mates, and lived together. Time passed, the white cat passed away of later years of life. And the tiger- striped cat cried a gazillion times. Eventually, the cat died again. But this time, it didn't come back to life. -Spike Speigel ” 

19. “There was once a tiger-striped cat. This cat died a zillion deaths, and lived a zillion lives , and in those lives , range of people owned him. None of those people cared for him. This cat was not afraid of death. One life, the cat became a stray cat, which meant it was free. And it met a white female cat. They became mates, and lived together. Time passed, the white cat passed away of later years of life. And the tiger- striped cat cried a gazillion times . Eventually, the cat died again. But this time, it didn't come back to life. -Spike Speigel ” 

20. ACTIVITY

21. Make your own tongue twister using Z sounds using the given pictures ONLY.

22. Thanks for listening! Reported by: Aira Jane Villa