ɪVowels
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Example words
sit
gym
kit
ship
How to make the sound
Keep the mouth relaxed and slightly open, with the tongue high and forward but lower than for /iː/.
What to feel and listen for
It is short and relaxed. Do not spread the lips or hold the vowel as long as /iː/.
Common mistake: Do not make /ɪ/ as long or tense as /iː/.
See how it differs