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English for Tourism & Hospitality (107) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh

Pronunciation of the letter c

Determine how the letter 'c' is pronounced in each

of the following words and why: /s/ or /k/

cent: cot: cloud: cat:

cut: city: class: cross:

scent: Concept: back: Scissors:
since: accent:
accuse: static:

In each of the following sentences, underline the
letter c if it is pronounced as /s/ and circle it if it is
said as /k/:

1) I received some exciting news yesterday.

2) To succeed in life it's necessary to keep learning.

3) Can you come to the cinema on Saturday?

4) I've decided to accept the job offer.

5) She's an accountant in Canada.

6) The decision to move out of the city center was a hard one.

7) In America they call football soccer.

8) I'm certainly looking forward to celebrating my

promotion.

9) Can you come to my place to discuss that issue?

10) Be careful with that saucer, it’s cost a lot of money.

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