Vowels Short I Part 4

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The short 'i' sound is a vowel sound we hear in words like 'sit' and 'big.

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The short 'i' sound is a vowel sound we hear in words like 'sit' and 'big.' When we say the short 'i,' our mouth is open and the sound is quick. It is different from the long 'i' sound, which sounds like 'eye.' Try saying 'it' and 'pig' to hear the short 'i' sound!

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What is an example of a word with a short 'i' sound?

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