The Letter 'i'
The letter 'i' is the ninth letter of the English alphabet. It is a vowel and makes two sounds: 'short i' as in 'sit' and 'long i' as in 'bike.'
Short 'i' Sound: The short 'i' sound is like the sound you make when something is quick and sharp, like when you say 'lid' or 'pig.'
Long 'i' Sound: The long 'i' sound is like the sound you make when you're stretching a word, like when you say 'time' or 'cry.'
Words and Examples: Words that have the short 'i' sound include 'sit,' 'big,' and 'win.' Words that have the long 'i' sound include 'time,' 'like,' and 'hi.'