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In the following lesson, the 'zz' digraph will be discussed in terms of its phonetic representations.
Digraphs are pairs of letters that combine to produce a distinct sound.
Digraph | zz |
|---|---|
Name | zz (pronounced /ziː ziː/) |
Common Sound(s) | /z/, /ts/ |
Digraph 'zz'
Sound 1: /z/
The 'zz' digraph in this sound produces a voiced /z/ sound, which is smooth and continuous, vibrating the vocal cords.
Example
jazz /dʒæz/
fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/
puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/
blizzard /ˈblɪ.zɚd/
Sound: /ts/
The 'zz' digraph here creates a sharp, voiceless sound by briefly blocking the airflow with the tongue and then releasing it, often followed by a short burst.
Example
pizza /ˈpiːtsə/
paparazzi /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsi/
mozzarella /mɑtsəˈɹɛlə/
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