The English "short i (sit)" sound (IPA ɪ) — Pronunciation Guide
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short i (sit)
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Example
sit /sɪt/
Mouth
Relaxed, short, slightly lax "ih" toward "eh"
Common trap
Do not tense it like i
GA vs RP
GA and RP share this sound.
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Related sounds
i
long ee (see)
ɛ
eh (bed)
æ
a~eh (cat)
ə
schwa
ʌ
uh (cup)
ɑ
ah (hot/father)