I Sounds
These words have the stress on the 1st syllable.
| Short I | Long I |
| criticize | file |
| digital | guidance |
| fiscal | heighten |
| gimmick | hybrid |
| glitch | hype |
| grill | libel |
| hesitant | license |
| infrastructure | micro-manage* |
| kick off | private |
| legible | quite |
| niche | summarize |
| optimize | style |
| principle | timetable |
| skill | underwrite** |
| switch | wine and dine |
| system | wiring |
| * When words are attached with a dash, there is a stress on both the prefix and the main word. In this word, “man” is also stressed. ** “Underwrite” can be stressed on either the first or second syllable. Both are acceptable | |
These words have the stress on the 2nd syllable.
| Short I | Long I |
| integrity | apply |
| intention | decide |
| internal | design |
| kinetic | combine |
| logistics | excited |
| opinion | in time |
| significant | on time |
| terrific | provide |
| volition | reside |
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