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IE and EI Spellings
Return to Main Page The classic spelling rule is this: I before E except after C unless it is A as in neighbor and weigh. Generally, IE sounds like a Long E, and EI is the spelling we use after the letter C, so that cashier, achieve, receipt and deceive all have the Long E sound. If you are…
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Compare the 3 Short, Quick Vowels
Return to Main Page All 3 of these sounds happen inside the mouth with subtle differences.Short E: Mouth is slightly wide, like a rectangle.Short I: Right and left sides relax, mouth is like a square.Schwa: All muscles are relaxed–this is the neutral sound.*Short I as in sit is unrelated to the E sound in see. Short E Short…
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I Sounds Diagram and Explanation
Return to Main Page I Sounds The letter I has two main sounds: the Short I in sit and the long I in light. Short I Pronunciation: This sound is very close to the simple u in up. The tongue moves forward a little bit and there is the slightest tension in the mouth. It is helpful to think of a…
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Word Stress in Casual Sentences
Return to Main Page E Sounds: Casual Word Stress in Sentences Here we will practice the same sentences, but more casually. When speaking this way, you will use less stress, pause less often and let the words flow together more. When you see “same,” this means that there are no extra points of casual English…
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Word Stress in Formal Sentences
Return to Main Page E Sounds: Formal Word Stress in Sentences As you repeat the following sentences, practice the main techniques of word stress: – stress important words– reduce small words– speak in phrases and pause between phrases– let words flow together Use the video to listen and repeat. Interviewing 1. I met with several…
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E, Words Start Practicing
Return to Main Page E Sounds Lists For these words, stress the 1st syllable. Short E Long E benchmark colleagues debt freelance flexible heal jeopardize keyboard says* lead said* teamwork temper weird wreck year-end zealous zeal zest zero Stress the 3rd syllable: informality * These common words show exceptions (see also “again” below). Short E…
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E Sounds Diagram and Explanation
Return to Main Page E Sounds Explained There are two major E sounds: the Short E in met and the Long E in free. Short E Pronunciation: To make this sound, keep your mouth in a relaxed position, but drop the jaw a little bit and put your lips in a slight square shape. This sound is short…
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Word Stress in Casual Sentences
Return to Main Page Ar and OR Sounds: Casual Word Stress in Sentences Here we will practice the same sentences, but more casually. When speaking this way, you will use less stress, pause less often and let the words flow together more. When you see “same,” this means that there are no extra points of…
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