The difference between the ‘short i’ /ɪ/ and ‘long e’ /i:/ sounds

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How can I tell the difference between the 'short i' /ɪ/ and 'long e' /i:/ sounds?

simmon · Accepted Answer

Nice! I have a tip that I hope is helpful:

Long /i:/: Think of saying "cheese!" for a photo.
Short /ɪ/: Think of it as a "lazy" sound—keep your face totally relaxed.

The difference between the ‘short i’ /ɪ/ and ‘long e’ /i:/ sounds

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