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As a speech-language pathologist working in the elementary setting, there was always some part of my day that was spent on articulation therapy. It was rare to not have an articulation student on a particular day. That’s why today I will be sharing with you a list of z words for speech therapy. My goal is to make your therapy planning that much easier!

Z Words Speech Therapy

If you have a student or client working on the z sounds then be sure to check out my word lists along with my interactive articulation flash cards below.

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Use the links below to help navigate this post:

  • Z Words Overview
  • Flash Cards – Initial Z (word, phrase, sentence, + question)
  • Word Level – Initial Z
  • Flash Cards – Medial Z (word, phrase, sentence, + question)
  • Word Level – Medial Z
  • Word Level – Final Z
  • Phrase Level – Initial Z
  • Phrase Level – Medial Z
  • Phrase Level – Final Z
  • Sentence Level – Initial Z
  • Sentence Level Medial Z
  • Sentence Level Final Z
  • Additional Z Word Resources

Correct Production

The mouth position for the z sound is actually made the exact same as the s sound by lightly placing the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth (the ridge right behind your upper front teeth).

Be sure to place the sides of the tongue against the upper side of your teeth to allow for the passage of air to go down the center of the tongue.

Then while smiling and vibrating your vocal cords blow a skinny stream of air over the center of your tongue (you do not want the air to come out the sides of the tongue otherwise you will produce a lateral lisp of the z sound).

You can tell that you’re vibrating your vocal folds by placing your hand on your larynx (where an adam apple is located) and feel for a vibration. This is the only difference between the s and z sounds. 

You can even play around by turning your voice (vibrating vocal folds on and off) and go back and forth between the s and z speech sounds. Kinda cool, huh?

If you’d love to have a handy visual cue to provide parents or to use in your therapy room you’ll want to grab these Speech Sound Visual Posters created by A Perfect Blend .

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  • Lateral Lisp: A lateral lisp or lateral distortions happens when air escapes out the sides of your teeth. To help reduce a lateral lisp encourage your client or student to place the sides of their tongue against the upper side of their teeth to allow the passage of air to go down the center of the tongue instead of out the sides of the teeth. The lateral lisp sounds like a “slushy” s sound.
  • Interdental Lisp or Frontal Lisp: An interdental lisp or frontal lisp happens when the tongue protrudes between the front teeth. This causes the s and z sound to be produced as the /th/ sound. The word ‘zebra’ is then produced as ‘theebra’.

Years of Age

The z sound is a later developing sound. Children will begin to develop the sound around the age of 3.5 years old and should have the z sound master by the age of 8 years old. 

If you believe your child might have an articulation disorder then you’ll want to seek out a speech language pathologist to see if your child would qualify for a speech therapy session and for the speech therapist to provide you with a therapy road map for your child.

Target Word Examples

Here is a list of single words with the target sound z for you to use in therapy or for at-home practice.

  • For Example: zebra, zoo, zit, zap, zig-zag, zip, zombie 

See full list of words, phrases, and sentences below.

Be sure to grab my one page digital download freebie of initial z sounds below. Simply scroll to the bottom of this post and grab your free copy!

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Word Positions: Z Words Speech Therapy 

Initial position of words.

The initial position of the z sound is at the beginning of a word. For example, “zoo” or “zebra”.

Medial Position of Words

Some words have the z sound in the medial position of a word, such as “wizard”, “dozen”, and “lizard”.

Final Position

The final positions of words are when the target sound is at the end of the word. For example, “sneeze” or “please” are both made at the ends of words.

Z Word Lists at Word Level

Some ways to practice include having your child or student say each z word one by one as they go through a list. 

Using a dot marker can also be a great way to practice having your child put a dot under each z sound. 

In addition, I’ve compiled an easy-to-download one-page overview of the z sounds below. Simply scroll down to the bottom of this post and download your free copy.

  • 1 Syllable: zoo, zit, zap, zip, zinc, zoom, zest, zone, zen, Zack, Zeus, Zoe, zero, Z, Zed
  • 2 Syllable: zebra, zig-zag, zero, zany, ziti, zippy, zoning, zealous, zipper, zooming, zesty, Zealand, Zelda, zillion, zombie, zipcode, zester
  • 3 Syllable: Zamboni, zucchini, Zambia, zoology, zaniness, zookeeper, xylophone, zebra fish, zeppelin, zeroing, zigzagging, zinnia, zodiac
  • 4 Syllable: zoography, zoology

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Medial Z Words Speech Therapy

Final z words speech therapy, see also: 21 best reinforcement games for speech therapy.

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Short Sentences or Phrases

When working on the z sound production, it’s important to work on short phrases once your child or student has mastered the sound at the word level at or near 80% or higher accuracy.

Here is a list of z word phrases to try:

Initial Z Words Speech Therapy in Phrases

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Medial Z Words Speech Therapy in Phrases

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Final Z Words Speech Therapy in Phrases

See also: free articulation games for speech therapy, sentence levels: z words speech therapy.

The next step after working at the word and phrase levels is to work on the z sound at the sentence level.

For example, you could give your child or student a list of sentences to read aloud while they work on their z sound. 

Another idea would be to give your child or student pictures with their z sound in them and then have them create a sentence about those pictures.

Below is a list of sentences to use with your child or students.

Initial Z Words Speech Therapy in Sentences

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Medial Z Words Speech Therapy in Sentences

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Final Z Words Speech Therapy in Sentences

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Z Words Speech Therapy Resources

Do you need a list of s blends in addition to the z sound?

You’re in luck! I just completed my s blends post. You can check it out here !

Tongue Twisters

Are you looking to add some fun and engaging activities to your therapy sessions? 

Tongue twisters can be a fun way to work on a skill that can be sometimes boring and repetitive. Here are a few that you might enjoy using in your next therapy session.

  • 26 Tongue Twisters ABC and Phonics all the way through A to Z by Making English Fun is a fun and engaging activity including both pictures and text.
  • Alliteration Anecdotes A-Z cover by All In Alliteration has 26 amusing anecdotes.

Boom cards are another fun and engaging way to strengthen your child or student’s articulation skills.

Here are a few favorite boom cards to work on the z sounds: 

  • FREE Shoot Hoops For /Z/ Sounds BOOM Cards by Petite Speech Geek prompts students to shoot basketballs into the hoop and say the target sound /z/ after! This includes initial, medial and final z! 
  • Minimal Pairs s/z by Speech Yazmin is a fun and interactive set of boom cards that focus on Z and S sounds! 
  • Free Articulation Program for /Z/ (+ BOOM Cards) for Speech Therapy by Itty Bitty Speechie is an inclusive program that has a great set of interactive Z boom cards! 

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Parent guide.

If you’re on the hunt for some helpful guides for parents when working on articulation therapy be sure to check out the following resources:

  • Progression of Articulation Therapy – Parent Handout created by Where Language Grows . This is a great, one page resource for parents that covers the following articulation topics: Isolation, Syllables, Words, Sentences, Stories, Conversation, Maintenance and Monitoring.
  • Free Parent Handout Tips of Caregivers “Articulation” created by A Simple Home SLP . This is a wonderful resource created to help parents practice articulation with their parents or caregivers.
  • Speech Sound Development Chart for Parents created by GoldCountrySLP On-the-Go SLP . This is a one page speech sound development chart that can be given to parents and caregivers! 

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Z Activities 

Looking for a fun way to send home articulation therapy practice? Try sending home some games or coloring pages for easy at-home therapy.

  • Articulation S & Z FREE Dice Activity by The Speech Spot Creations is a fun activity that targets the sound Z. 
  • Free Printable Alphabet Mnemonic Letters A to Z Coloring Pages by Amo – English is a set of Z illustrations to print and color! 
  • FREE Init ial Z Articulation Story by The Speech Spot Creations is a fun and engaging story to read to practice Z articulation! It includes words in initial, medial, and final Z. 

In Conclusion: Z Words Speech Therapy

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Z Word List

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If your child is having trouble saying the sound Z, you have come to the right place! My z word list page can help!

If you are a speech therapist and you need Z speech therapy materials, you have come to the right place!

Below you will find lots of free materials!

  • First, there is a FREE worksheet (for non-members) and link (for members) to access new articulation materials.
  • Second, there is a word list for  quick viewing .
  • Next, you can sign up for a FREE newsletter and receive  A LL THE WORD LISTS in one Folder in your Google Drive.
  • After that, check out a brief explanation on how to say the target sound.
  • Last, there are ideas for  articulation practice  that do not require flashcards or word lists. This is the most functional option and appropriate for children working on generalization.

Enjoy the FREE materials!!!

Z Worksheets & More!

We have articulation worksheets for teaching, drill practice, generalization, and language-based artic games! 

  • If you are a member, login, download, and you are ready to roll  here.
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Complete  Z Articulation Packet

This is MY FAVORITE NEW RESOURCE! I HONESTLY use it all the time for each articulation session and handouts for home practice.

The words chosen for speech therapy can make all the difference between a good therapy program and a great one! For the generalization phase, it is crucial to use high-frequency words!! It only makes sense to use words that the client will actually say outside of the therapy room. Right?!

For only $5, you will receive  35 pages  of materials including:

  • Flashcards that can be used as Cariboo Cards too, yeah!
  • Flashcard free games that can be used as home practice
  • Dot sheets, smash-mats, and/or coloring pages
  • Articulation warm-up sheets which can be used as a goal review sheet
  • Flashcards which contain word, phrase, and sentence level practice
  • Cut/paste sentence level worksheets
  • Self-assessment sheets
  • Parent handouts

Check it out here

Google Drive Z Word List & More!

Sign up with your email address to receive all the word lists instantly! They will be yours now and forever!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Google Drive. I can access my z word lists and more from any device; laptop, desktop, or phone. I no longer have to remember which app is on which device to access all my files and materials.

Also, I can access my word lists WITHOUT the internet. 

If you want a copy, fill out the form above. I put all the word lists in one folder.  Once you receive your email with the materials, make a copy of the files and they are yours to use and tweak as needed.

  • Need help saving the word lists to your Google Drive? Click here: Save Google Document
  • LOVE Google Drive as much as I do? Check out our Speech Therapy Documentation Page. 

How To Say Z: Brief Overview

/z/ is a difficult sound to say for some children. below is a quick overview of how to say z. if you are looking for more detailed information, please keep reading. we have a variety of options..

  • Make sure your child’s tongue is behind her teeth on her “bumpy spot” or alveolar ridge
  • Lips should be in a slight smile
  • Teeth are together
  • Voice box is turned on

Articulation Games for Z

The Z sound is a later developing sound, usually mastered by age 5. It all depends on your child considering his/her error patterns, attention, age, and intelligibility.

Take turns with your child saying the desired words. It is important to practice  hearing and   saying the  words.

  • Zoo - Say “zoo” as you talk about animals in a zoo
  • Zebra - Say “zebra” as you color zebras
  • Zig Zag - Draw zig zag lines as you say “zig zag”
  • Zipper - Say “zipper” every time you zip your coat
  • Puzzle - Say “puzzle” every time you make a piece fit 
  • Scissors - Say “scissors” as you cut shapes or pictures in a magazine
  • Dessert - Say “dessert” as you make your favorite dessert
  • Is - This is an important one! Use “is” in a sentence
  • Eyes - Say “eyes” as you blink or wink with your eyes
  • Cheese - Say “cheese” as you take pictures with your phone or camera

Step-By-Step Program For Z

Hi parents, caregivers, and professionals i’m sure you want to do more at home but don’t know where to start. the information out there is either confusing, full of gimmicks, or expensive learning how to communicate better should be natural, functional, and easy to access. .

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A Comprehensive Z Word list: How to Help Your Child Pronounce the /Z/ Sound

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When learning to speak, many children experience problems pronouncing certain sounds that are trickier to pronounce and require greater control over their vocal cords, mouth, tongue and lips.

One of the most challenging of these is the phoneme /Z/ that appears in words like ‘buzz’ and ‘zoo.’ Words like ‘zebra’ can become ‘ thebra ’ or ‘cheese’ can become ‘ cheethe .’

(Note that when we refer to the sound /Z/ we are using the phonetic alphabet to describe the sound and NOT referring to the written letter ‘z.’ )

In this article, we’ll be explaining the correct way to pronounce the /Z/ sound, providing a comprehensive list of /Z/ words, phrases and sentences then explaining how you can put this into practice using activities, games, reading activities and the Forbrain headset.

Keep reading to discover how you can help them master this tricky sound, build confidence, and grow their memory and language skills.

Word List: /Z/ sounds

It’s time to practice! We’ve put together a comprehensive list of the most common, child-friendly /Z/ sounds in English to help you get started.

We’ve divided them into three different columns- words that begin with this sound, words that feature this sound in the middle and those that end in the /Z/ sound.

Read these /Z/ sound words with your child together to help build their confidence, then use the Forbrain headset for further practice.

Starting with these short words can feel much less daunting for a younger child, especially if they know they have problems with this sound.

Further /Z/ sound practice using short phrases and sentences

To further boost your child’s learning and to get more practice, we can move on to practicing short phrases and sentences.

These can be highly beneficial because they use real language in real contexts – how often do you hear single words such as ‘buzz’ or ‘cheese’ in everyday spoken language?

Using these /Z/ sound words as part of phrases and sentences is an excellent way to address overall speech and language development difficulties, boost confidence, improve overall communication skills and assist in the production of other sounds, not only the /Z/ phoneme sound. This is why they’re used widely in professional speech therapy and why you should practice them with your child for optimal results.

Here at Forbrain, we recommend you follow this short program:

  • Use single words with carrier phrases
  • Use short phrases for the /Z/ sound
  • Use short sentences for the /Z/ sound
  • Practice with games and activities

Carrier Phrases

In the previous section, we shared a comprehensive list of /Z/ words that your child can practice in speech therapy, either at home or in a professional setting.

You can extend their abilities by using ‘carrier phrases.’ These are short phrases that you can slot these /Z/ sound words into to make sentences.

These include:

  • “I found a…”
  • “I want a…”
  • “He found a…”
  • “She found a…”
  • “I have a…”
  • “He has a…”
  • “She has a…”
  • “I like to…”
  • “He likes to…”

To use these carrier phrases, simply slot a /Z/ word into the empty space provided.

Here are some examples:

  • “I found a ZOMBIE”
  • “I see a WIZARD”
  • “I want CHEESE”

There are many games and activities you can play with your child to encourage further practice. ‘Hide and Seek,’ ‘Sensory Bin Dig’ and ‘Find and Picture Bingo’ are all fun and effective tools.

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Short Phrases for /z/ Sound

Here are some useful short phrases you can practice with your child to help their pronunciation of the /Z/ sound. As before, we’ve divided these words according to where the sound appears in the word or phrase: beginning, middle or end.

Short Sentences for /Z/ Sound

Once your child is comfortable using those short phrases with the /Z/ sound, you can move on to practicing longer sentences.

Again, we’ve divided them into three groups: /Z/ sounds that appear at the beginning, middle and end of the word or sentence.

Games & Activities with /Z/ phoneme Words

Explaining how to make the /Z/ sound or practicing those /Z/ phrases or sentences can sometimes feel boring or difficult for a child.

If they aren’t mentally stimulated, growing in confidence and having fun, they’re less likely to want to improve and it could even take longer to improve their articulation skills.

That’s why, alongside using Forbrain, we recommend that you enjoy interactive games and activities with your child to practice this sound. By doing so, you will help improve their speech articulation abilities and language fluency and nurture your bond.

Here are a few ways you can do this:

Make it personal

Review the list of the /Z/ sound words that we shared above and select the ones that would most interest your child. Then consider any other /Z/ words that your child would use and add them. For example, my son loved zombies from a young age so that is one of the most important words we included!

Add /Z/ words to everyday life

Whenever you’re interacting with your child, talk about what you are doing and include as many words containing the /Z/ sound as possible. Refer to the above list if you need a reminder.

Whenever you look for a new storybook to read to your child, aim to find something that includes plenty of /Z/ sound words. Speak to your local librarian or conduct a quick Google search if you need more ideas.

We love the books:

  • Superworm by Julia Donaldson
  • We Wear Pants by Katie Abey
  • The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
  • A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson

Write your own book

If you’re a creative person, you could also write your own book for your child. Give them a /Z/ alias such as Zack, Ezra, Eliza, or Zane, then let your imagination run wild, using as many /Z/ sound words as you can. Who knows? It could even become their favorite bedtime story!

How to pronounce the /Z/ sound

Before you help your child improve their pronunciation of the /Z/ phoneme, you should first understand exactly how to do it.

When it comes to producing speech sounds, we use several parts of our body.

Air first comes from our lungs, passes over our vocal folds (vocal cords), and then is shaped by our tongue, lips, and nose to produce the exact sound we want. Sometimes we produce sounds using our vocal cords and other times they stay open.

Exercise: How do YOU pronounce the /Z/ sound?

Let’s have a look at how this works for the /Z/ sound by saying the word ‘buzz.’

Start by placing your hand on the front of your neck to where your voice box (larynx) lies then say the word ‘buzz.’ You’ll notice that you feel a vibration in your throat when you pronounce the /Z/ sound. This shows you that you are using your vocal cords when using this sound.

Next, repeat this exercise using a few of the most common /Z/ words such as ‘boys’, ‘eyes’ and ‘jazz’ and take note of the position of your tongue, lips, and teeth. This can be tricky so repeat as many times as you like to get a better idea. What did you notice?

As you can see from this exercise, pronouncing this sound can be challenging for young children as it requires a very precise tongue shape, close constriction between the tongue and roof of the mouth and consistent air flow. Having said that, most children can pronounce the /Z/ sound by the age of around four.

If your child is having problems with this sound, try not to worry too much. Use the games and activities we’ll be sharing later in this article and use the patented Forbrain headset for practice. Your child will soon get there!

How to produce the /Z/ sound correctly

Now you’ve got a better idea of how we create the sounds in our speech, let’s see the correct way to pronounce the /Z/ sound phoneme.

  • Put your tongue behind your top front teeth (but leave a small amount of space)
  • Spread your lips wide.
  • Allow your vocal cords to vibrate while you push air up from your lungs.
  • Try pronouncing the word ‘buzz’.

If you’re looking for extra guidance or practice, watch this useful video from ‘Rachel’s English’ for guidance on how to pronounce the /Z/ sound.

[Note that the above video also covers the /s/ sound. Click here to find our comprehensive guide to the /S/ blend words]

Using Forbrain to Upgrade Sound Practice

One of the most effective ways to improve your child’s pronunciation of the /Z/ sound is to practice using the patented Forbrain headset daily.

It’s used widely by specialists, therapists, and educators to address learning difficulties, auditory processing problems and speech and communication challenges, including any difficulties pronouncing the /Z/ phoneme.

Backed by years of research, it uses scientifically proven techniques to help improve articulation and improve phonemic awareness while boosting memory, confidence, communication skills and better language learning.

Using an enhanced auditory feedback look via bone conduction, it provides your child with instant feedback when they pronounce the /Z/ phoneme and amplifies their voice so they can hear the sounds they’re creating more clearly.

With just 10 minutes of practice per day for 6-8 weeks, you will see your child’s pronunciation of the /Z/ sound improve and help unlock their true potential.

Invest in your child’s future. Buy Forbrain today.

Final Words

When learning to speak, there are many sounds that children can mispronounce or avoid saying because they are tricky. The common phoneme /Z/ is one of the most challenging of these.

Understanding how to pronounce this sound correctly, using short phrases and sentences, playing games and activities and using the scientifically-proven Forbrain headset , will help your child master the /Z/ sound, grow in confidence and improve their communication skills while having fun.

Charlotte Witts

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Virtual games and activities, freeslp offers tons of virtual slp materials for the z sound. to help target the z sound in the initial, medial, and final positions, we have created z tic-tac-toe, connect 4, virtual flashcards, virtual progression cards, battleship, spot-it, candy land, soccer, painting, and more to view our all free z sound virtual games and materials, click below:, z sound games and activities link.

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Downloadable Z Materials

We also have tons of free no-prep downloadable z sound materials. z sound printables that we currently have include: z flashcards, qr code scavenger hunt, progression cards, spot-it, word finds, tic-tac-toe, bingo, candy land, connect 4, battleship and more if you're looking for more engaging ways to teach the z sound, hopefully you find these materials helpful to view our all free z sound virtual games and materials, click below:, z no-prep downloadables.

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Z Sound Animated Videos

Animated videos for each sound teaching how to produce the sound as well as animated articulation adventures for each sound adventure across safaris, space, the world of minecraft, and more while teaching your child how to make awesome s sounds to view our all free z animated videos, click the link below:.

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Z Artic Hierarchy Activities

Virtual materials to target z from the isolation level all the way up to the conversational level whether you're targeting sounds at the word, phrase, sentence, paragraph, story, or conversational levels, we have free and engaging speech therapy materials for each to view our all free z hierarchy activities, click below:.

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Over 1,000+ Flashcards that you can sort by target sound, position of sound, syllables, blends, and more! Add words to your custom word list and print out the flashcards! To view our all free Z sound virtual games and materials, click below:

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Z sound overview page

What age should my kid be able to say the z sound.

Children typically are able to correctly produce the Z sound around 4 years old.

Is the Z sound a voiced sound?

Yes, the Z sound is a voiced sound.

Is the Z sound a fricative?

Yes, the Z sound is fricative.

What is the difference between S and Z?

The S and Z sound are produced exactly the same with one exception.  The difference between Z and S is that the S sound is voiceless and the Z sound is a voiced sound.

20 Initial Z Words

20 medial z words, 25 final z words, how do i make the z sound, how  to make the “z” sound:.

These are general tips for the /z/ sounds.  Lisping behaviors make up a large portion of /z/ errors.

Lateral Lisp  (Daffy Duck. Slushy sounding “z”) I nterdental Lis p (“th” for “z”)

  • Tell the child to smile with their lips close together.  We want the lips to be  almost  touching each other and the top and bottom teeth to be  almost  touching each other.
  • Have the child place the tip of their tongue super close to the bumpy spot (alveolar ridge) of their gums behind their front teeth,  but   not touching it!
  • While still keeping the lips and teeth close to one another and the tip of their tongue close to the bumpy spot, have the child blow out a stream of air.
  • Turn  on  your voice ( voice is the rumbling in your vocal folds.  Have your child/client place their hand on their/your neck during the production of “s” and “z”, and have them feel the difference between the two.  In the production of “s”, there should be no rumble or voicing.  While in the production of “z”, there should be a rumbling or voicing.)

Tricks and Tips for producing the “z” sound:

  • To try and emphasize that we don’t want the tongue to be between the teeth the production of “z”, tell the child that their tongue is a bee and their teeth is the beehive.  We don’t want to let the bee out of the beehive, so we should not see it during the production of “z”!
  • If the child can already say the “s” sound, tell them to make the “s” sound but “turn on their motor or make their throat buzz!”
  • A fun way to practice is to take turns and see who can buzz like a bee the loudest, quietest, or longest.
  • Although we don’t want the tip of the tongue to be touching the bumpy spot during the production of “z’, having the child know exactly where the bumpy spot is located is helpful.  A fun and tasty way to teach the child where it is  production is to put some Nutella, peanut butter, sour candy gel, or any other spreadable food they enjoy on the bumpy ridge. (rubbing a sucker on the target spot can work as well)  Once the child has felt the spot a few times, have the child place their tongue super close to the bumpy spot and blow out air.
  • If the child has siblings, they might be familiar with the phrase “I’m not touching you” where one of their siblings, in an effort to annoy them, puts their finger or hand close to them and says “I’m not touching you!”.  Tell the child to pretend their tongue is the finger and they are trying to get as close to the bumpy ridge as possible without touching it.  If we touch the bumpy ridge, we might get in trouble from our parents!

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Virtual Materials for Each Level of Artic Practice:

Target the Z sound at the isolation level with 3 different activities: Isolation Animation, Pop the Bubbles, and Click the Button!

Target Z at the syllable level with our virtual flashcards!

We have three activities for targeting Z at the word level: 1.) Classic flashcards with initial, medial, final, and mixed sets. 2.) Minimal Pair Sliders 3.) Name the Photos (Have the computer give you feedback on your sound productions!)

Z phrase flashcards with sets targeting Z in the initial, medial, final, and mixed positions!

Target Z at the sentence level with our rotating sentences activity!

Our Z story is full of Z target sounds and tongue twisters! Read it yourself or play it out loud and then repeat it back!

We have two ways to target Z at the conversation level: 1.) Silly story scenes full of Z target words. 2.) Conversation starter questions.

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List of All the Free Z Sound Virtual Activities and Games

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Materials target the Z sound in the initial, medial, and final positions!

Whether you are looking for printable, no-prep, or virtual materials, FreeSLP offers free Z sound activities for students of every level!

We hope these Z articulation activities and exercises for speech therapy help your child / student learn how to make Z sounds!

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How to Teach S Sound: Articulation Activities, and Word Lists for Effective Speech Therapy

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The “z” sound is a voiced alveolar fricative, which means that it is produced by vibrating the vocal cords while forcing air through a narrow opening between the tongue and the alveolar ridge. In speech therapy, the “z” sound is sometimes referred to as the “voiced alveolar sibilant” or simply the “voiced sibilant.” To produce the “z” sound, you can start by placing the tip of your tongue close to the alveolar ridge, which is the bony ridge behind your upper front teeth. Keep your tongue flat and your lips relaxed, and then vibrate your vocal cords while exhaling air through your mouth and forcing the air between your tongue and the alveolar ridge to create the fricative sound.

It is important to note that the “z” sound is similar to the “s” sound, but with the addition of vocal cord vibration. The “z” sound can vary depending on the dialect and the surrounding sounds, and it is often used to differentiate between words that would otherwise be pronounced the same with only the “s” sound.

Here are few tips you can follow to teach the “Z” sound:

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Demonstrate the sound : Start by demonstrating the “Z” sound for your child. Make the sound and have your child watch your lips and mouth movements. Explain that the sound is made by placing the tongue behind the top teeth and vibrating the vocal cords to create a buzzing sound.

Visual Cue: Show the child how to place the tip of their tongue behind their upper front teeth, and then vibrate their vocal cords to create a buzzing sound. You can also use a visual cue such as a picture or flashcard of the letter “Z” to help your child remember the sound.

Understand the sound: Help your child understand that the “Z” sound is made by placing the tongue behind the top teeth and vibrating the vocal cords to create a buzzing sound.

Practice Blowing: Help your child get used to the sensation of blowing out air with their mouth by having them practice blowing bubbles, blowing feathers across a table, or blowing out candles.

Practice Tongue Placement: Show your child how to position their tongue behind their top teeth and vibrate their vocal cords to create the “Z” sound.

Practice in Isolation: Once your child has mastered the correct tongue and mouth position, have them practice making the “Z” sound on its own without any other sounds.

Add Syllables: After your child has mastered the “Z” sound in isolation, have them practice using it in different syllables, such as “za,” “ze,” and “zo.” You can make it more fun by having them say words like “zigzag,” “zebra,” and “zombie.”

Practice in Words: Once your child has mastered the “Z” sound in syllables, have them practice using it in different words such as “zoo,” “zipper,” and “buzz.”

Practice in Phrases: After your child has mastered the “Z” sound in words, have them practice using it in phrases like “crazy cat,” “big zipper,” and “fuzzy buzz.”

Practice in Sentences: Finally, have your child practice using the “Z” sound in different sentences such as “The zoo is full of animals,” “I zipped up my coat,” and “The bee buzzed around the flower.”

Practice Everywhere: Encourage your child to practice using the “Z” sound in different contexts, such as during playtime, mealtime, or while reading books. You can also make it more fun by having them use the “Z” sound in different accents or dialects.

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This time of year speech rooms and classrooms are buzzing with excitement… for spring breaks, spring weather and just a few months from summer break. Not to be corny but, my speech room is also buzzing with the /z/ sound. In this post, I want to share with you some of my favorite speech therapy Z sound activities to help you plan effective high trial sessions!

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Speech Therapy Z Sound Resources for Elicitation

For my students who are starting at the first step, we’ll work on eliciting the /z/ sound isolation. Here are some of my favorite tools to do this:

  • Mommy Speech Therapy has tips for elicitation and picture words for the Z sound. 
  • Watch this video with your students on how to say Z from Peachie Speechie . This is also a helpful carryover tool, too!
  • The Marshalla Guide has plenty of tips for producing various sounds including the Z sound. 
  • If you need visuals, word lists and tips for eliciting the Z sound, check out this Speech Sound Handbook from Peachie Speechie

Get ideas for s and z articulation activities for your speech therapy students.

Z Syllable and Word Speech Therapy Activities

Free syllable articulation practice sheet to work on Z sounds

When your students are reading to practice the /z/ sound in syllables and words, try some of these tips:

  • Use this FREE Z sound syllable practice with dry-erase markers or post-it notes to practice Z at the syllable level.
  • My Z word activities speech therapy digital folders to customize quick drill activities for your in-person and teletherapy sessions. Keep everything in one place between links to websites, YouTube videos, Google Slides, progress monitoring tools, and PDFs.
  • Try my S and Z Words activities flipbook or the NO print version . 
  • Speech and Language at Home has great lists of z words for speech therapy.
  • Keep your students busy and engaged with this pipe cleaner articulation activity.
  • Play I Spy, complete drills or try out some sensory bins with these Z speech word picture cards .
  • Make an I Spy sensory bin with Z mini trinkets and other sounds to pair with the free Z sound mat printables  

Z Words for Speech Therapy

As you continue practicing /z/ in all positions of words, check out some of these ideas:

  • Home Speech Home has another great word list for Z sound.
  • This free and Fun zoo articulation map from Harre SLP! 
  • Games help keep kids motivated and practicing their words. Try using games like Zingo or Honey Bee Tree . Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box, games don’t have to have the sound in the title to be helpful in articulation trials!

Get z word articulation practice activities for high trials.

Speech Therapy Crafts for the Z Sound

Z sound-loaded craft and task cards for high trial practice.

At any “stage” in Z sound speech therapy, crafts can be a helpful way to keep students engaged. Most students are motivated to create something of their own. After, students can store the craft in their speech folder or bring it home for more practice.

  • Have your students de s ign shoe s that are covered with pictures of different Z words on them. 
  • Do the paper plate challenge craft for a low prep Z sound speech therapy craft.
  • Make a Zipped up Z using this YouTube video!
  • Try this Z is for zoo from Ducks ‘n’ a Row or Z is for Zebra from Crystal and Comp.

Z Articulation Sentence Worksheets & Activities

When students are ready to start working on the Z sound in sentences, there are plenty of activities you can do with them!

  • Make sound-loaded phrases with your students on paper that you can practice in the session and then take home for the weekly homework. 
  • For example, you can use the phrase “It is  ______.” Then, students think of different words. They don’t have to have an Z because the word your student will be working on is “is.” 
  • When using mixed groups, give them a category group to name items. Here are some more examples for sound loaded phrases:
  • Zoe/Zach has the ___. 
  • My present is a ____.
  • I choose the ___.
  • If you do a theme-based approach, you can do this activity but use the theme’s vocabulary. See this IG for more details . 
  • Compare and contrast similar nouns that contain the Z sound. For example, dogs and pigs or appetizers and dessert would be great Z words to compare. If you need pre-selected compare-and-contrast flashcards, check out the S and Z articulation carryover set . 

Help your students get high trials with these speech therapy Z sound articulation activities.

Z Words Sentence Challenge Worksheets

Z word level articulation activities for speech therapy

  • Play a sentence articulation challenge game that keeps the student motivated to practice high trials in a short amount of time. 
  • With your words lists, you and your students can create tongue twisters that they can practice. You can even have them illustrate their tongue twister to make a fun speech sound book. For example, you could use “Zoe the busy zebra zoomed through the desert to get her dessert,” or “Zeke the wizard buzzed through the blizzard on his broom to get his prize.”
  • You can make alliteration Z poems and then students can draw their poem. 
  • Play guessing games for secret words that only have the Z sound. Add in carrier phrases for people to use, like “Is it a ____ or is it not?” or “I will zip my lips until your answer is closer!”

Z Sound Conversation Activities

Last, but certainly not least, try these Z sound conversation activities.

  • Here is a link to some low prep S and Z Sound conversation activities which includes fiction short stories, non-fiction passages, compare and contrast cards, conversation starter cards, picture-scene sequencing visuals and digital options.
  • Read non-fiction passages from the link above, or use wonderopolis or read works.org. 
  • Learn if  “Can Start Your Own Zoo” or “How Long It Would Take to Fly to Mars.”

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Sound-Loaded Conversation Activities for Z Articulation Practice

Articulation carryover activities for the Z sound

  • Make sound loaded questions, or would you rather games.
  • For /z/ sound, I often will use “Which IS your favorite?” or “Which would you CHOOSE?”
  • Have students read the directions of a game, or read the cards while playing a game like Bubble Talk . 
  • Create a list of words that start with the Z sound (zoom, zone, xylophone, blizzard, desert, easy, cheese, nose, lose) then have students make silly sentences or create a story trying to get the sound-loaded words in the story.

There are plenty of activities to use when working on the /z/ sound in speech therapy! What activities do you like to use for Z speech therapy? Share with us on social media!

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The "W" sound is considered a rounded sound too. Try saying the "W" sound without rounding your lips...you can't because that is how the sound is made.

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  1. 250+ Z Words, Phrases, Sentences, and Reading Passages

    Initial Z Phrases and Sentences. Zach sits on the grass. They are acting zany. You will zap yourself if you touch the wire. We saw a zebra in the jungle. Our address has a zero in it. The paths zigzag down the hill. There are a zillion stars in the universe. The doctor recommended zinc for her cold.

  2. 225+ Free Z Words for Speech Therapy Articulation + PDF

    Here is a list of single words with the target sound z for you to use in therapy or for at-home practice. For Example: zebra, zoo, zit, zap, zig-zag, zip, zombie. See full list of words, phrases, and sentences below. Be sure to grab my one page digital download freebie of initial z sounds below.

  3. Z Word List For Speech Therapy

    Take turns with your child saying the desired words. It is important to practice hearing and saying the words. Zoo - Say "zoo" as you talk about animals in a zoo. Zebra - Say "zebra" as you color zebras. Zig Zag - Draw zig zag lines as you say "zig zag". Zipper - Say "zipper" every time you zip your coat.

  4. PDF initial z words

    initial z words. initial /z/ words Created by Heather Gehringer M.S.CCC-SLP in Boardmaker©2011 www.heatherspeechtherapy.com. zoo zebra zest zig zag zeta zipper xylophone zip code zinc zip zucchini zoom zillion zone ZONE zero zinnia ziti zoom lens Zane.

  5. Z Words for Speech Therapy (Word Lists and Activities)

    If you're a speech-language pathologist looking for a quick list of initial z words and final z target words to practice during speech therapy, make sure to bookmark this post. You'll also find some great ideas for making therapy more fun with a variety of engaging games, resources, and speech therapy activities for teaching the z sound.

  6. PDF z-initial words

    zinnia zoom lens zinc cream zits zambonie zucchini Z zero zip zoo zoo keeper zipper Zimbabwe Zambia zebra zigzag zip code xylophone xango juice Zack

  7. The Ultimate Z Word List for Speech Therapy

    In the previous section, we shared a comprehensive list of /Z/ words that your child can practice in speech therapy, either at home or in a professional setting. You can extend their abilities by using 'carrier phrases.' These are short phrases that you can slot these /Z/ sound words into to make sentences. These include: "I see a…"

  8. 500+ Free SLP Z Materials, Games, Activities, Flashcards, and more!

    Target the Z sound at the isolation level with 3 different activities: Isolation Animation, Pop the Bubbles, and Click the Button! Target Z at the syllable level with our virtual flashcards! We have three activities for targeting Z at the word level: 1.) Classic flashcards with initial, medial, final, and mixed sets. 2.) Minimal Pair Sliders 3.)

  9. Z Word Targets for Speech Therapy

    These word lists serve as invaluable tools for speech-language pathologists aiming to enhance articulation skills or phoneme elicitation. Whether you're an experienced professional or an NQP in the field, these meticulously curated lists offer a comprehensive and convenient reference point.

  10. Free Speech Therapy Word Lists

    please. prize. rose. sneeze. stories. tease. toes. toys. Free speech therapy word lists - easy to use articulation word lists for all phonemes - Z speech therapy list.

  11. How to Teach Z Sound: Articulation Activities, and Word Lists for

    In speech therapy, the "z" sound is sometimes referred to as the "voiced alveolar sibilant" or simply the "voiced sibilant." To produce the "z" sound, you can start by placing the tip of your tongue close to the alveolar ridge, which is the bony ridge behind your upper front teeth. Keep your tongue flat and your lips relaxed ...

  12. Z words

    Teletherapy Speech Therapy . Z words. Z words can be very challenging for kids to produce, but by 4 to 5 years old, most children can make this buzzing bee sound. If a child has difficulty articulating the /z/ sound, it's important to first look at what happens when he or she tries to produce the sound.

  13. PDF Z-Medial Words

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  14. PDF final z words

    final z words. final /z/ words Created by Heather Gehringer M.S.CCC-SLP in Boardmaker©2011 www.heatherspeechtherapy.com. 00 is. those trees toys hose size hers close fries use breeze rose cheese shoes toes prize.

  15. Best S and Z Words, Lists, Materials and Ideas!

    S and Z Sound Errors. /S/ can be a tricky sound! There are a few errors we see again and again. The first is the frontal lisp. This is when a child's tongue is moving outward when they try to make the /s/ sound. It sounds more like a "th.". Of course, kids missing their front teeth might struggle with this sound, but it can be just ...

  16. Speech Therapy Z Sound Articulation Games and Activities

    Mommy Speech Therapy has tips for elicitation and picture words for the Z sound.; Watch this video with your students on how to say Z from Peachie Speechie.This is also a helpful carryover tool, too! The Marshalla Guide has plenty of tips for producing various sounds including the Z sound.; If you need visuals, word lists and tips for eliciting the Z sound, check out this Speech Sound Handbook ...

  17. PDF Medial Z Words

    medial /z/ words Created by Heather Gehringer M.S.CCC-SLP in Boardmaker©2011 www.heatherspeechtherapy.com. daisy razor desert drowsey music lazy puzzle lizard chisel blizzard magazine dessert president clothespin buzzer closet scissors freezing frozen yogurt visit.

  18. S and Z Word Lists and Speech Therapy Activities

    A Speech Therapist shares tips on how to teach the S and Z sounds. Learn about voice and voiceless pairs. Includes initial S and Z word lists, medial S and Z word lists, and final S and Z word lists. Activity ideas and speech therapy resource suggestions for the S and Z sounds. Games for the S and Z sounds. Books for the S and Z sound. Speech ...

  19. PDF z-final words

    keys nose rose bees elbows cheese trapeze shoe size sneeze apologize shells fantacize toes knees holidays shoes jazz bunk beds Liz gauze /z/ final words Created by ...

  20. 65 Speech Therapy Word Lists for Speech Therapy Practice

    Targeted Word Lists for Speech Therapy Practice. The speech therapy word lists are perfect for anyone who needs practice with speech and language concepts. For any type of practice.....you need words to get started. Now I don't know about you, but when I need to think of targeted words to use.....I suffer from spontaneous memory loss, or SML.

  21. PDF Zack zips up the

    Zack zips up the Zack zips up the Zack zips up the Zack zips up /z/ initial sentence theCreated by Heidi Hanks, M.S.CCC-SLP © 2011 www.mommyspeechtherapy.com

  22. Clear Speech Therapy: Z Words

    Z Words. Initial /z/ Words. The /z/ sound is made similarly to the /s/ sound. Try to make the buzzy bee sound (zzzzz). Posted by Clear Speech Therapy at 9:36 PM. Labels: Z Words.

  23. PDF Liz pours cheese in the

    Liz pours cheese in the Liz pours cheese in the Liz pours cheese in the Liz pours cheese /z/ final sentence in Created by the Heidi Hanks, M.S.CCC-SLP © 2011 www ...