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A-1. Final –s sounds following the phonemes[ f ], [ k ], [ p
], [ t ] and [  ]also remain voiceless before consonant sounds.
EXAMPLE:
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Pat’s dad is a taxi driver. |
voiceless [ t ] ‘Pat ‘ |
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Jack likes playing soccer. |
[ k ] etc. |
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The photographs have less color. |
[ f ] |
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The kid stops playing when he’s
tired. |
[ p ] |
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The bath’s full of hot water. |
[ ] |
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B- 1. Final –s sounds following ALL other phonemes
remain voiced when followed by consonant sounds.
EXAMPLE:
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Tim’s mother is an athlete. |
voiced [ m ] ‘Tim ‘ |
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Her baby cries when he’s alone. |
[ a ] etc.
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Angela loves children. |
[ v ] |
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My dog always begs for more food. |
[ e] [ g ]
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