The letter "Zz" has one sound, but it can have 3 spellings - z, s, and x.
These words are spelled with the letter "Zz":
- zipper, zoo, zone
- dozen, analyze
- emphasize, recognize
These words use the letter "Ss" for "Zz" sounds:
- boys, Thursday, visit
- busy, is, was, his
These words use the "Xx" for "Zz"sounds:
- xylophone, xerox
- xenophobia, anxiety
Practice
Practice reading the following sentences out loud, concentrate on pronunciation of the "Zz" sounds. The red letters are the regular "Zz" spelling. The green letters are the "Ss" spelling. The blue letters are the "Xx" spelling.
- Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.
- On Thursday the boys will visit their grandparents.
- The zoo has a new zone for the zebras.
- He recognizes he suffers from anxiety.