The English vowel /ɪ/ ![Includes sound files!](../../../../images/Paul%20Joyce/soundmin2.gif)
/ɪ/ is one of the most common vowels in English, usually written 'i' + one or two consonants. That usually indicates that it is a 'checked' vowel (with a short pronunciation). In academic words you can write 'y' + one or two consonants. Its most common writing patterns are: 'i', 'y', 'u', 'ui', 'i' + 've'.
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The English vowel /eɪ/
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