Today in the Fun Easy English classroom you are going to
learn to pronounce the sound i as in
the words time,
type,
pie,
height. Remember "practice
makes perfect" if you want to improve your English speaking ability.
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Pronounce the sound i as in
the words time,
type,
pie,
height. Watch the following pronunciation
videos and learn to pronounce this sound correctly.
Video:
American English Pronunciation Lesson 12
Spelling
i
time,
night, find,
wine, fight,
high, mile,
pile
y
fly,
type, spy,
sky
ie
pie,
die
ye
bye
ei
height,
Eiffel
ai
Thai,
aisle
eye
eye
uy
buy
Note: the red
letters all have the same sound
Sound:
Voiced and Unvoiced
This is a VOICED sound which means Your Vocal Cords DO
vibrate when making this sound.
You CAN
LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands.
Try covering your ears with your hands as Akiko is doing in
the picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. Can you listen to your vocal cords vibrating?
VERY GOOD
You CAN
FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck.
Try placing your hands on your neck as Akiko is doing in the
picture.
Now make the sound of this lesson. Can you feel your vocal
cords vibrating?
VERY GOOD
The following diagram shows the most important parts of your
head and mouth used for pronouncing the sounds of English.
It also shows the location of your Vocal Cords.
Position: Mouth, lips,
and tongue
The following descriptions explain the proper mouth, lips,
and tongue position when you make this sound.
Mouth
Your
mouth should be slightly tense.
Lips
Your lips should be unrounded.
Tongue
The middle part of your tongue should be in the center part of your
mouth.
Practice video
Listen to the video and practice repeating each word.
Pronunciation practice words
Look at your mouth in a mirror and practice pronouncing
the following words. Make sure your mouth, lips, and
tongue are in their proper positions.
time
type
pie
bye
height
aisle
mile
buy
night
sky
pile
find
Note: the red letters all
have the same sound (watch the video above)
Pronunciation word test
Test: Pronunciation word test
Choose the correct letter or
letters to complete each of the following words.
1.
t_me
2.
t_pe
3.
p_ _
4.
b_ _
5.
h_ _ght
6.
_ _sle
7.
b_ _
8.
n_ght
9.
sk_
10.
f_nd
Note: the letter
or letters needed to complete each word all have the
same sound.
From
YOUR Teacher:
Pronounce Eye
This sound will always be easy for you if you simply
pronounce it the same as the word eye.
Additional Lessons
About These
Lessons
The following classroom lessons are great for students
who want additional conversation, listening, and reading
practice.
Conversation Lesson -
Beginner Level. Dialogs for everyday use.
Short situational dialogs for students of English as
a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language with a
written conversation and a conversation notes
section.
Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for
students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL)
Language.
Coincidences
Allen:Haven’t I seen you somewhere before?
Julia: No, I don’t think so.
Allen: But your face is so familiar. Wait a second…I know…We were on the same flight to New York last month.
Julia: Oh, yes. Now I
remember. What a coincidence to meet in San Francisco!
Allen: Well, you know
what they say—it’s a small world.
Conversation Notes
Haven’t I seen you somewhere
before
The negative question is equivalent to I’ve seen you
somewhere before, haven’t I? and expresses the expectation that the
speaker’s supposition is true.
What a
An exclamation denoting a great degree of surprise, joy,
disappointment, etc. Some other examples of its use: What a surprise to see
you here! What a joy to have you with us! What a misfortune! What a shame
that you have to leave so soon! What a pity she couldn’t come! What a
wonderful idea that is!
you know what they say
Meaning is you know the saying… Note the word order of
the “indirect question” what they say. This is an instance of the “general”
they.
it’s a small world
A common saying, or cliché, among native speakers of
English.
This is a collection of 36 situational conversations
which focus on spoken American English in a relatively
natural way....these
lessons are for intermediate students.
The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
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The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
Listen to the audio program explaining this topic.
The lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
Click for the complete lesson
Audio Program
Listen to the audio program explaining this topic.
Hey Students,
Use this dictionary and reference to look up any words you do not
understand in Fun Easy English.
You CAN
LISTEN to your Vocal Cords vibrating if you cover
your ears with your hands.
You CAN
FEEL your Vocal Cords vibrating if
you place your hands on your neck.
Mouth
Lips
Tongue
