LESSON 5A LISTENING AND VOCABULARY
Pronunciation
ACTIVE PRONUNCIATION /iː/ sound
In English, /iː/ is a long vowel sound (e.g. tree).
We can spell /iː/ in different ways:
ee (e.g. see)
ea (e.g. leave)
ey (e.g. key)
The /iː/ Sound (Long “ee” sound)
- What it is:
- /iː/ is a long vowel sound in English. It’s like the “ee” in tree — your mouth is stretched, and you hold the sound a little longer than a short vowel.
- How it can be spelled:
ee → see, week, green
ea → read, leave, seat
ey → key, money, honey
- Tips to practice:
Stretch your mouth slightly when you say it.
Try reading words aloud with /iː/ slowly, then faster.
Listen carefully when you hear it in songs, stories, or conversations.
Example sentences:
I see a bird in the tree.
She will leave the house soon.
I found my key on the table.
