When saying / e/, curve the tounge about halfway up in front, and pull the lips bacj slightly. The vowel is long and tense. As you say it, glite the tounge up and forward, dropping the jaw slightly. | American Accent Program Updated April 13 2005 I. Vowel System - i 1 When saying i the tongue is curved high in the front and the lips are pulled back slightly. This vowel is long and tense. Glide the tongue slightly up and forward as you say i . Possible Spellings ea e ei ee ie i e-e ey Words mean tease creep scream sweet squeeze meteor seek sweep deal dear meal wheat treat deep street leader feed neat keep appear deceive leap speed. Sentences They appeared to deceive the mean leader. We gave treats to the dear child. 1 He gave a piercing scream in his sleep. 1 You were sweet to keep this meal warm. Keep feeding the sheep. 1 American Accent Program 2 cta link - 1 1 When saying 1 the tongue is high in the front and the lips are pulled back slightly. This vowel is short and relaxed. Possible Spellings e i y Words Mr. mill brick brittle which blizzard whip win tip blink blister wish skipper lick slim wind in quilt hit slick limp quick stick pretty. 4 Sentences The brittle sticks broke in the wind. Which skipper do you think will win The blizzard whipped through the little village. The blister on my finger is beginning to sting. Did you give the picture to your sister American Accent Program 3 cta .
