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Is the s in umbrellas pronounced with a or z sound?

The "s" in "umbrellas" is pronounced with a z sound.

This is because the "s" is followed by a voiced sound (the "m" sound). When a "s" is followed by a voiced sound, it becomes voiced itself, resulting in a "z" sound.

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