Long I vs Short I

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What is a long 'I' sound?

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A long 'I' sound is pronounced like the letter 'I' itself, as in the words 'reply' or 'divide.'

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What is a short 'I' sound?

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A short 'I' sound is pronounced like 'ih,' as in the words 'brick' or 'river.'

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Give an example of a word with a long 'I' sound.

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An example of a word with a long 'I' sound is 'time.'

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Give an example of a word with a short 'I' sound.

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An example of a word with a short 'I' sound is 'sit.'

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How do you identify a long 'I' sound in a word?

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You can identify a long 'I' sound by listening for the sound that matches the letter 'I' itself.

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How do you identify a short 'I' sound in a word?

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You can identify a short 'I' sound by listening for the 'ih' sound, as in 'bit' or 'pin.'

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What is the sound of 'I' in the word 'divide'?

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The sound of 'I' in the word 'divide' is a short 'I' sound.

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What is the sound of 'I' in the word 'reply'?

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The sound of 'I' in the word 'reply' is a long 'I' sound.

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Is the 'I' in 'river' a long or short sound?

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The 'I' in 'river' is a short 'I' sound.

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Is the 'I' in 'inch' a long or short sound?

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The 'I' in 'inch' is a short 'I' sound.