American English Pronunciation: Lesson 3: Vowel Sounds /I/

source: Helena Daily English     2017年3月20日
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/I/ AS IN SIT
In the middle of a difficulty lies opportunity.
(Albert Einstein)
♥ Lips: Slightly parted, relaxed.
♥ Tongue: Relaxed, high, but not as high as for /i/. Sides of the tongue touch upper back teeth

Practice Sentences: 
1. Kim will visit her big sister Linda in Virginia.
2. In the beginning it was difficult for Jim to quit drinking.
3. The Smiths invited him to an informal dinner.
4. This city has an interesting history.
5. When did Bill Clinton visit the Middle East?