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How to pronounce s in English

S
/ɛs/

Examples from movies with S

The general public's hatred, our loathing, our fear of homosexuals,
Philadelphia - A Case About Homosexuality
Let's not think about what I want. How about anywhere you want?
American Psycho - Dinner Reservations
Yeah, can you take two tonight at, oh, let's say 9:00?
American Psycho - Dinner Reservations
I'm really glad we could do this, too. It's nice we get to hang out.
Bridesmaids - Mean Tennis
It's too bad Lillian couldn't play with us today.
Bridesmaids - Mean Tennis
I guess, she's not really that into sports.
Bridesmaids - Mean Tennis
It's funny how people change, isn't it?
Bridesmaids - Mean Tennis
she takes the pot roast out of the oven, yells, "Soup's on,"
Alfie - Joe
There's two things I learned in life, kid:
Alfie - Joe
She's all yours, Alfie. Enjoy.
Alfie - Joe
Yeah, it's typical. I actually... I think there was...
Adventureland - You're a Virgin?
And I realized I don't want to tend to Betsy's hours or her times.
Adventureland - You're a Virgin?
Anyway, I drove to Betsy's house, and I was literally about to tell her,
Adventureland - You're a Virgin?
and that's the night she said she wanted to have sex.
Adventureland - You're a Virgin?
Sara, you know, it's a wonderful thought.
Serendipity - Life's Master Plan
But if that's really true, then what's the point of living?
Serendipity - Life's Master Plan
with directions for the actors. Life's a mess, Sara.
Serendipity - Life's Master Plan
which we hope is just a phase, let's hope,
Serendipity - Life's Master Plan
I'm s-- I didn't... mean to pry, and, uh,
Meet Joe Black - Mystery Man

Audio pronunciation of S

American pronunciation

S pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
S pronounced by Joanna (female)
S pronounced by Kendra (female)
S pronounced by Kimberly (female)
S pronounced by Salli (female)
S pronounced by Joey (male)
S pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
S pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

S pronounced by Amy (female)
S pronounced by Emma (female)
S pronounced by Brian (male)