http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aPronunciation+tag%3aPlural+words&tag=Pronunciation,Plural+words&orTags=0Search results for 'tag:Pronunciation tag:Plural words' matching tags 'Pronunciation' and 'Plural words'en-USCSMOD (Build: 3191.21962)http://www.englishforums.com/English/PluralNounsPronunciation/lxvg/post.htmMon, 29 Nov 2004 13:51:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:58163remeHi there! <br /> <br />I need to clasify plural words (ending in -s) into three categories, depending on the way the final -s is pronounced: <br />/s/ <br />/z/ <br />/iz/ <br />I can make the difference (very clearly) when it is pronounced /iz/ as in "chances", but I´m completely unable to identify the difference between /s/ and /z/ so... is there any rule?? How can I differenciate them without hearing them? <br /> <br />Thanks for your help in advance. <br /> <br />Reme