Ship or Sheep? | Short /ɪ/ vs Long /iː/ (English Pronunciation)

The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of short and long eye sounds, highlighting their importance in avoiding embarrassing mistakes. It provides detailed explanations and practice exercises for both sounds, including examples and minimal pairs. The tutorial also offers insights into the differences in pronunciation between American and British English.

Why is it important to correctly distinguish between short and long 'I' sounds?

• To avoid embarrassment in certain words

• To improve vocabulary

• To enhance writing skills

• To learn new languages

Which symbol typically represents the short 'I' sound?

• The letter I

• EI

• AI

• Double EE

What is a characteristic of the short 'I' sound?

• Mouth is very tight

• Tongue is high in the mouth

• Cheeks are tight

• Mouth is very relaxed

Which of the following often corresponds to the long 'I' sound?

• The letter O

• The letter U

• The letter I

• Double EE

How is the mouth positioned when making the long 'I' sound?

• Mouth is wide open

• Mouth is relaxed

• Cheeks are slightly tight

• Tongue is low in the mouth

Which pair of words demonstrates the difference between short and long 'I' sounds?

• Dog and Dug

• Bit and Beat

• Cat and Cot

• Sit and Sat

Which word contains both short and long 'I' sounds?

• Increase

• Important

• Receipt

• Quick