What sound does the letter Z make?

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

What are some words that start with Z?

zebra, zero, zoo, zap all begin with the Zz sound.

How do you write the letter Z?

Uppercase Z: Across, slant down, across. Lowercase z: Across, slant down, across.

How can I make learning the letter Z fun?

Hunt for Zz 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 Zz

Says the sound at the start of zebra

Zz makes the sound at the start of zebra. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital Z and the small z. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Zz

Words that start with Z

zebra
zero
zoo
zap

Zz in the middle

lizard
puzzle
wizard

Words that end with z

buzz
jazz
quiz

How to write Z and z

Capital Z

Across, slant down, across

Small z

Across, slant down, across

Play the letter Z game

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Letter Z questions parents ask

What sound does the letter Z make?: The letter Zz makes the sound at the start of zebra. Say the sound on its own — /z/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "zebra".
What are some words that start with Z?: zebra, zero, zoo, zap all begin with the Zz sound.
How do you write the letter Z?: Uppercase Z: Across, slant down, across. Lowercase z: Across, slant down, across.
How can I make learning the letter Z fun?: Hunt for Zz 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.