Minimal pairs with the S and Z sounds

Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!Minimal pairs with /s/ and /z/./S/ is unvoiced (no vibration in the vocal cords). /Z/ is voiced (the vocal cords are vibrating).Listen:  ssssssssssssssssssNow listen to /z/: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz1) Ace — AsI have the ace of spades.There are two letter ‘As’ in the word ‘algebra’.2) dice — diesHe threw his dice and got a seven.This annual flower dies when winter comes.3) ice — eyesI love ice cream.You have beautiful eyes.4) loose — loseOh, no! The cow got loose again!Did you lose your keys again?5) muscle — muzzleI go to the gym every day to build muscle.My dog tries to bite people so he has to wear a muzzle.6) gross — growsMy dog threw up his breakfast. It was gross! (Disgusting)My neighbor grows beautiful flowers in her garden.7) place — playsIs this the place where he plays tennis?8) sink — zincIf you drop zinc into water, it will sink.9) sip — zipPlease sip your drink slowly.I forgot to zip my suitcase.10) said — zedHe said he would be home in time for dinner.“In England, the last letter of the alphabet is “zed”. In the US, it’s “Z”.This podcast ends with a discussion of “minimal pairs” and how to use them in language learning.Intro & Outro Music: La Pompe Du Trompe by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Support the showEmail me:  [email protected] can now support my podcasts and classes:Keep the podcasts coming! Thank you!