Vowel sounds come in two varieties: long vowels and short vowels. When it comes to decoding words, beginning readers most frequently start with short vowels—specifically Short A and Short I. This is because they are not only the most common vowel sounds, but they are also the short vowels with the fewest spelling variations.

The Short I sound in phonics (ĭ) is formed by relaxing the lips and placing the front area of the tongue in the central/upper area of the mouth

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short [I] sound in American English

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Let's do English ESL pronunciation, phonics practice. Vowel sounds come in two varieties: long vowels and short vowels. When it comes to decoding words, beginni…