The plural for the word "pill" is pronounced with a [z] sound (it is pronounced "pillz"),but the plural for "pit" is pronounced with an [s] sound ("pits").This contrast is governed by a rule of

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The contrast in pronunciation of the plural forms of "pill" and "pit" is a phonological rule, which governs the sound patterns within a language. Phonology deals with the organization and patterns of sounds in a language.

The Plural for the Word "Pill" Is Pronounced with a [Z]