/ s / – Voiceless alveolar fricative consonant
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Phonation | Voiceless – The vocal cords do not vibrate during articulation. |
| Place of Articulation | Alveolar – The tip or the blade of the tongue is at the alveolar ridge. |
| Manner of Articulation | Fricative – The airflow is constricted narrowly, causing turbulence. |