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It depends. If the 'X' is at the beginning of a word, it makes the zzz sound (as in "xylophone") or a sound kind of like eggs (as in "Xavier"). However, if it is preceded by vowel, it makes the -cks sound. In "Xerox" it makes both the "z" and a "cks" sound.
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What sound does the letter s make in the word phase?
In a word phase letter s gives sound of z(buzzing sound)
What sound does a duck make with the letter a?
quack
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In a dictionary, the pronunciation guide for the word "X-ray" is: eks ˌrā Notice what the first letter of the pronunciation is e, which is a vowel, thus a vowel sound is the first sound produced when anyone pronounces the word X-ray correctly. The letter x can begin with either a vowel sound or a consonant sound depending on the word. In certain words that begin with x, the initial sound of the x is actually a z sound: xylophone is: zīləˌfōn Therefore, a xylophone would be correct. Use the a if the x is pronounced as a consonant; use an if the x is pronounced as a vowel.
What sound does the letter o make in shovel?
ugh
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Cheki
What sound does the letter x make in the Spanish Alphabet?
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Yes, the Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi will make your computer sound more like a stereo.
What sound does the letter s make in the word phase?
In a word phase letter s gives sound of z(buzzing sound)
What in the refrigerator starts with the letter x?
A xylophone - they sound better when cold
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quack
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The use of "an" before a word starting with the letter X is determined by the sound that follows it. If the word starts with a vowel sound, like in "an umbrella," "an" is used. So, it's based on pronunciation rather than just the letter itself.
Does one use an or a before a word beginning with x?
In a dictionary, the pronunciation guide for the word "X-ray" is: eks ˌrā Notice what the first letter of the pronunciation is e, which is a vowel, thus a vowel sound is the first sound produced when anyone pronounces the word X-ray correctly. The letter x can begin with either a vowel sound or a consonant sound depending on the word. In certain words that begin with x, the initial sound of the x is actually a z sound: xylophone is: zīləˌfōn Therefore, a xylophone would be correct. Use the a if the x is pronounced as a consonant; use an if the x is pronounced as a vowel.
How many sounds does the letter c have?
The c can make 2 sounds. It can make the k sound and the s sound.
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Yes, it can make the e sound as in "radio" or "machine" or "pizza" or "piano".
What sound does duck make with the letter c?
AnswerQuack.
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ugh
What sound do you make when scared and the second letter is c?
Screaming
