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The /i/ Sound

TongueThe tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips are tense and wide.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth a little.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of words with the /i/ sound


the
/ði/
Pronounced by Joanna

variety
/vəˈraɪəti/
Pronounced by Joanna

baby
/ˈbeɪbi/
/ˈbeɪ-/
Pronounced by Salli

season
/ˈsizən/
Pronounced by Kevin

diversity
/dɪˈvɜrsəti/
/-ˈvɜr--/
Pronounced by Ivy

dieter
/ˈditər/
/ˈdi-tər/
Pronounced by Kimberly

specifically
/spəˈsɪfɪkli/
Pronounced by Joey

relationship
/riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/
Pronounced by Ivy

creating
/kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
Pronounced by Salli

seeks
/siks/
Pronounced by Salli