What sound does the letter S make?

The letter Ss makes the sound at the start of sun. Say the sound on its own — /s/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "sun".

What are some words that start with S?

sun, snake, sock, star, seal, seed all begin with the Ss sound.

How do you write the letter S?

Uppercase S: Curve one way, then the other. Lowercase s: Curve one way, then the other.

How can I make learning the letter S fun?

Hunt for Ss on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.

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The letter Ss

Says the sound at the start of sun

Ss makes the sound at the start of sun. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital S and the small s. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Ss

Words that start with S

sun
snake
sock
star
seal
seed

Ss in the middle

basket
castle
whisper

Words that end with s

bus
gas
dress

How to write S and s

Capital S

Curve one way, then the other

Small s

Curve one way, then the other

Play the letter S game

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Letter S questions parents ask

What sound does the letter S make?: The letter Ss makes the sound at the start of sun. Say the sound on its own — /s/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "sun".
What are some words that start with S?: sun, snake, sock, star, seal, seed all begin with the Ss sound.
How do you write the letter S?: Uppercase S: Curve one way, then the other. Lowercase s: Curve one way, then the other.
How can I make learning the letter S fun?: Hunt for Ss on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.