Pronunciation of -ES
(Verbs & Plural Nouns)
Reading & Pronunciation
Usually when an S is added to a verb or noun when making a plural, it simply makes a blended sound with the consonant that comes before it.
However, there are a few cases when -ES will add an extra syllable to the word. This happens after:
s, z, ʧ (ch), ʃ (sh), ʤ (J)
The -ES sounds like /ɪz/
Practice these sounds
Practice these sounds
You can listen to words with this sound on my Memrise course here. Practice saying the sound in isolation. Consider doing this activity to get used to saying it while speaking.