The English "long ee (see)" sound (IPA i) — Pronunciation Guide
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long ee (see)
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How to make this sound
Example
see /si/
Mouth
Tense lips spread wide for a long "ee"
Common trap
Contrasts with ɪ — do not relax it
GA vs RP
GA and RP share this sound.
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Related sounds
ɪ
short i (sit)
ɛ
eh (bed)
æ
a~eh (cat)
ə
schwa
ʌ
uh (cup)
ɑ
ah (hot/father)