Short i vs. short e

Lesson: Short “i” (/ɪ/) vs Short “e” (/ɛ/) 🔤 1. Sound Explanation Sound Symbol Example Word Mouth Position Short i /ɪ/ bit, sit, ship Mouth slightly open, tongue high and front Short e /ɛ/ bet, set, bed Mouth more open, tongue lower than /ɪ/ --- 👄 2. How to Say the Sounds Short “i” (/ɪ/): Smile a little. Keep your tongue high and toward the front of your mouth. Practice words: bit, fish, milk, in Short “e” (/ɛ/): Open your mouth a little wider. The tongue is lower than for /ɪ/. Practice words: bed, pen, net, egg

3. Minimal Pairs Practice Say each pair aloud and listen carefully. Can you hear the difference? Short “i” Short “e” bit bet sit set hid head bin. Ben lid. led

🗣️ 4. Speaking Practice Sentences Try reading each sentence slowly. Focus on the vowel sounds. I sit on the big bin. I set my pen on the bed. The fish is in the net. Ben did not hit the ball.