Pronunciation Practice 1

PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE Practice EXERCISE A Listen and repeat.
Lets practice some tongue twisters [i] At the Beginning of Words
1.Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. eat each eager

A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.
eel even either
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers?
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper easy eagle
picked?
2. Betty bought a bit of butter. [i] In the Middle of Words
But the butter Betty bought was bitter. mean seal please
so Betty bought a better butter,
and it was better than the butter Betty bought need leave police
before. keep reach
3. Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.
The seven silly sheep Silly Sally shooed deep scene
Shilly-shallied south.
[i] At the End of Words
These sheep shouldn't sleep in a shack;
Sheep should sleep in a shed. he fee she
be tree agree
key knee
tea free
[i] as in me, tea, and bee and [I] as in it and pin
[i]Spelled
[i]
e ee ea ie or ie
Lips: Tense and in a "smile" position
he see east niece
Jaw: Almost completely raised
we feel lean brief
Tongue: High, near the roof of the mouth
me deed team piece
Possible Pronunciation Problems Pronunciation
problems occur because of confusing English scene heel cheap belief
spelling patterns and the similarity of[i] and [I]
these need peach neither
(the sound to be described next).
Circle the word in each group that does NOT
EXAMPLES If you say [I ] instead of [i]: sheep
contain the vowel [i].
will sound like ship. eat will sound like it.
EXAMPLE keep lean fit piece
Remember to feel tension in your lips, tongue,
and jaw. [i] is a long sound; be sure to prolong 1. bead great leave tea
it.
2. eight piece believe niece
Smile when you say [i]; we guarantee it's easy
to say [i] 3. scene women these even
4. need been sleep thirteen

5. police thief machine vision
6. pretty wheat sweet cream
7. people bread deal east
8. tin teen steam receive
9. leave live leaf lease
10. steep Steve easy still
Read aloud the paragraph about the Beatles All the boldfaced words should be pronounced with the
vowel [i].
The Beatles
What is a Beatle? Maybe you think of a real creature who creeps and leaps about. But most people
recall four English teens called the Beatles, who appeared as a rock group in the nineteen sixties.
Leaving bebop behind, the Beatles created a unique beat that appealed to everyone. Seen on American
TV, they were greeted by screams and cheers. "Please Please Me" and "She Loves You" were among
their many pieces. They even received an award from the queen of England. The team broke up as they
reached their peak, but each member continued his own career. The world grieved the loss of their
leader, John Lennon, who died in December 1980. Although only briefly on the scene, the Beatles
created meaningful music that will be here for an eternity.
[I]
Lips: Relaxed and slightly parted
Jaw: Slightly lower than for [i]
Tongue: High, but lower than for [i]
Possible Pronunciation Problems
The vowel [I] may be difficult for you to recognize and say. Some learners substitute the more familiar [i]
sound. This can result in miscommunication.
EXAMPLES
If you say [i] instead of [IJ: hit will sound like heat. itch will sound like each.
As you practice the exercises, remember not to "smile" and tense your lips as you would for [i]
[I] is a short, quick sound; your lips should

barely move as you say it!
[I] At the beginning of words 5. This is big business.
is if it 6. I will sit in a minute.
ill itch into 7. Give the list to Lynn.
ink inch issue 8. My little sister is timid.
instant 9. Is the building finished?
10. Did you give him his gift?
[I] In the middle of words All the boldfaced words contain the vowel [I]
pin lift give The Winter Olympics
miss simple winter Since 1924, the Winter Olympics have been an
international event. Now these activities are
listen timid minute
seen by millions on television. Men and women
little from distant cities and countries participate in
this competition. They all wish to be winners.
They ski downhill amidst pretty scenery. Figure
skaters spin to victory. Skill will make the
difference. Some will finish with a silver medal,
some with a gold. But all will win our hearts
and infinite respect
[I]
y ui i
gym build sin
syrup quick lips
symbol quilt with
system guilty gift
rhythm guitar differ
The boldfaced words in the following sentences

all contain the vowel [I]
1. This is it.
2. What is this?
3. This is my sister.
4. This is Miss Smith.

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PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE Practice EXERCISE A Listen and repeat.

Lets practice some tongue twisters [i] At the Beginning of Words

1.Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. eat each eager

4. need been sleep thirteen

6. pretty wheat sweet cream

7. people bread deal east

8. tin teen steam receive

9. leave live leaf lease

10. steep Steve easy still

Lips: Relaxed and slightly parted

Jaw: Slightly lower than for [i]

Tongue: High, but lower than for [i]

Possible Pronunciation Problems

[I] is a short, quick sound; your lips should

is if it 6. I will sit in a minute.

ill itch into 7. Give the list to Lynn.

ink inch issue 8. My little sister is timid.

instant 9. Is the building finished?

10. Did you give him his gift?

pin lift give The Winter Olympics

gym build sin

syrup quick lips

symbol quilt with

system guilty gift

rhythm guitar differ

The boldfaced words in the following sentences

4. This is Miss Smith.

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