The refrain, "You fill up my senses" is great practice for the both the /s/ and /z/ sounds. Notice that the first and second letter S in the word SENSES have a /s/ sound while the final S has a /z/ sound. So the word SENSES sounds like SEN-SIZ.

The /s/ and /z/ sounds are paired because they take the same mouth position. For both, the sides of the tongue touch the middle and back upper teeth while the tip of the tongue is lowered a bit. Air flows out the middle part of the tongue. The /s/ sound is voiceless and sounds hissy and breathy while the /z/ sound is voiced and sounds buzzy. The /z/ requires the activation of the vocal cords while the /s/ sound does not. NOTE: When the letter S follows a voiced consonant or vowel, it is pronounced /z/. For example, the word SEEMS begins with a /s/ sound and ends with a /z/ sound. As you listen, pay close attention to words containing the letter S and listen to determine whether you hear a /s/ or /z/ sound.

The song also contains a lot of /l/ sound practice with repeated use of the words LIKE and LET. The American /l/ sound is created when the tip of the tongue touches the (bony) aveolar ridge above and behind the front teeth (the same spot for the /t/, /d/, and /n/ sounds). It is a continuous voiced sound -- meaning the vocal cords are activated as the tongue tip presses and holds against the gum ridge. When the tongue placement is too high, touching the roof of the mouth an /r/ sound may be produced.

If you have trouble hearing the difference between the /l/ and /r/ sounds, listen attentively to the words LOVE and ROCK in the song "Loves Me Like a ROCK."    • Video  

John Denver's crisp and clear delivery makes his music a great resource for developing your English listening skills. Enjoy!

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