Spelling Rule

(z) sound 1. The (z) sound in the initial = z. Ex. zip 2. The (z) sound in the medial position = s Ex. pansy 3. The (z) sound in the final position of a 1-syllable word = s Ex. has 4. The (z) sound in the final position after a long vowel or vowel pair = se Ex. nose Most Commonly interesting suggest believe neither subject