curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-initials/6f7b55ff7d72047bb8f7ab3c.md
To pronounce s, put the tip of your tongue close to the back of your upper front teeth, leaving a narrow gap. Let the air flow out continuously to make a steady, hissing sound, like a snake.
When s combines with the finals a, e, and u, you get the syllables: sa, se, and su.
Let's practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use sa in different tones as an example.
| Pinyin | Character |
|---|---|
sā | 撒 |
sǎ | 洒 |
sà | 飒 |
I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing the initial and syllables.
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