Understanding the 'Sticky I' Sound

The video tutorial introduces the concept of 'Sticky I', which, when combined with certain letters, produces a unique 'shun' sound. Examples like 'nation', 'magician', and 'mission' are provided to illustrate this. The tutorial emphasizes remembering the sound and its tricky nature, particularly in the word tail 'T-I-O-N'. The video concludes with a reminder to recognize and pronounce the Sticky I sound correctly.

What unique sound does the 'sticky I' make when it combines with other letters?

• Phh

• Thh

• Shh

• Chh

Which of the following words contains the 'sticky I' sound?

• Nation

• Action

• Fiction

• All of the above

In the word 'magician', what sound does the 'sticky I' create?

• Chun

• Sun

• Shun

• Jun

What is the favorite combination of the 'sticky I'?

• D-I-O-N

• C-I-O-N

• S-I-O-N

• T-I-O-N

What should you remember to do when you see the 'sticky I'?

• Skip it

• Spell it out

• Say the sticky sound

• Ignore it