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American English sound

z /z/

Learn how to hear and produce the z sound with IPA, simple spelling, example audio, and coaching videos.

Watch the sound

Inside the mouth

Close-up example

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How to Make the Z Sound

Where

Put the of your tongue on your (Alveolar)

How

Let air flow between your tongue and in a hissing sound ()

Voice

vibrate (Voiced)