S
letter З
The Russian letter З. Letter name: зэ. Example word: зонт.
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S belongs to the topic "Russian Alphabet". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
S synonyms
What's the difference between S / Ess / Zett / Zeichen / Alphabetzeichen / Schriftzeichen
A rare German name for the letter S; not the normal term for the Russian letter З and may sound like a standalone letter name.
The standard German name for the letter Z; closest as a letter name, but it does not match the Russian З in sound or form.
A general word for any sign, symbol, or graphic mark; too broad in meaning for a specific letter.
A rare compound word meaning an alphabet sign; it sounds bookish and technical and is used infrequently.
A general word for a written sign; it includes letters, digits, and other symbols, so it is much broader than a single letter.
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How to pronounce S and what this word means
S means letter З. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce S
[ʔɛs]
S translation
letter З
S transcription
[ʔɛs]
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S meaning: what does it mean?
der kyrillische Buchstabe З
S pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
S is pronounced as [ʔɛs]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is S part of Russian Alphabet vocabulary?
Yes, S (З) can be learned in the Russian Alphabet topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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