zConsonants
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Example words
zoo
buzz
music
rosy
How to make the sound
Use the same narrow tongue channel as /s/, but let the vocal folds vibrate as air passes.
What to feel and listen for
It is a voiced hiss: touch your throat and feel a steady buzz.
Common mistake: Do not stop the vibration between the two parts of a word.
See how it differs