Adult learners use this page to explore the sounds each alphabet letter can make. Using IPA symbols helps prepare learners for using a dictionary. Word drills provide structured reading practice using lists of words grouped by sound and take learners on the next step in their reading journey.
Goal: recognize and name the letter S; learn the
, as in
,
, and
.
Introducing S sounds
Click, Listen, and Repeat
S is normally sharp as in , but can form other sounds as listed below;
s
Sometimes soft like as in
.
Normally sharp as in
.
Sometimes like as in
.
sometime like zh as in
.
sc
is a sharp and silent c as in
.
sh
S and h together make the as in
.
She sells seashells by the sea shore.
More S Words!
Do you know which S word matches the picture? Click, listen, and learn.
,
, and
.