The s sound as ss after a short vowel sound.
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mass |
There is a mass of weeds in my garden.
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press |
Press on a cut to stop it bleeding.
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stress |
Students can feel stress at exam time.
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fuss |
Don't make a such a fuss about me being late.
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hiss |
A hiss is the sound made by the letter 's'.
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miss |
I will miss you when you go away.
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boss |
The boss said I'd done a great job.
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cross |
Do not cross the road when the light is red.
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lass |
Sometimes a girl is called a lass.
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kiss |
He gave her a good luck kiss.
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dress |
I bought this dress at the new boutique.
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class |
The school has about 20 children in each class.
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glass |
Be careful not to break that glass.
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less |
We sold our house in less than a week.
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fuss |
Don't make a such a fuss about me being late.
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mess |
Use the glue applicator to avoid mess.
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grass |
Keep of the grass.
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pass |
I hope I can pass my driving test.
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