Vowel sound /ɪ/ is pronounced exactly how you say the letter ‘E’ or like that first sound in the word “ink”.
It has a short and sharp pronunciation, unlike its longer version — VOWEL /iː/ SOUND.
Some examples of words with vowel sound /ɪ/
📒 Most times when the letter (i) in a word gives an ‘E’ sound, it is often this short vowel /ɪ/ sound.
| -i- | bill quick cinema |
| -y- | gym oxygen hymn |
| -u- | busy minute business |
| -e- | bucket wanted |
| -ui- | build guilt built |
Practice questions on vowel sound /ɪ/
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