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217: Compare long e, short i, and short e /i, ɪ, ɛ/

9/29/2016

American English Pronunciation Podcast

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The long e, short i, and short e /i, ɪ, ɛ/, are three front vowel sounds that can be practiced from a high, front tongue position to a mid-front position. Compare and contrast! Full podcast transcripts available at pronuncian.com.

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217: Compare long e, short i, and short e /i, ɪ, ɛ/

American English Pronunciation Podcast

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215: Adding ”bonus” information by using a low pitch

214: Yes/No Pitch Patterns

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