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Task 39: The initial `z` is pronounced by putting the...

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The initial `z` is pronounced by putting the tip of your tongue behind your upper front teeth to build up a little air pressure, then quickly moving your tongue away to make a short, buzzing sound....

The initial z is pronounced by putting the tip of your tongue behind your upper front teeth to build up a little air pressure, then quickly moving your tongue away to make a short, buzzing sound. No strong air puff.

When z combines with the finals a, e, and u, you get the syllables: za, ze, and zu.

Let’s practice pronouncing these syllables, and then use zu in different tones as an example.

Pinyin	Character
`zū`	`租`
`zú`	`足`
`zǔ`	`祖`