IPA: /aɪ/ — The "Eye" Sound
The /aɪ/ sound is a diphthong, meaning it consists of two vowel sounds pronounced in a single syllable. It's the "eye" sound heard in words like "my," "time," "ride," and "high."
This sound starts with the tongue in a low, open position and then glides toward a higher, more closed position. It’s a moving vowel sound and is considered tense.
❓How to Know if It’s the /aɪ/ Sound:
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It’s a diphthong, meaning the vowel sound glides from one sound to another in the same syllable (from /a/ to /ɪ/).
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The tongue starts low and moves to a higher position.
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Often spelled with:
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i (time, find)
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igh (high, light)
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y (my, sky)
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ei (like, ride)
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🔊10 Sample Words with /aɪ/:
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My
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Time
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Ride
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High
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Sky
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Find
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Light
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Sight
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Right
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Fly
📝 Simple Sentences with /aɪ/:
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My friend is coming over.
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What is the time?
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I love to ride my bike.
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The sun is high in the sky.
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Sky blue is my favorite color.
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Did you find the keys?
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The light is very bright.
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His sight was perfect.
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You are always right.
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We will fly to the city tomorrow.
🔁 Tongue Twisters with /aɪ/:
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My time flies by when I ride high.
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She saw the sky high with light and sight.
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Find the right time to ride the light.
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High on the sky, I fly by.
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The light shines bright in the sky at night.
📖 Short Story with /aɪ/ Sound:
The High Ride
It was a bright day, and Tom was excited to ride his new bike. He put on his helmet and looked at the sky. It was clear and blue, with no clouds in sight.
Tom thought, "This is the perfect time for a ride!" He rode quickly down the hill, feeling the wind blow through his hair. As he passed his friend Sarah, he shouted, "I’ll see you at the park!"
At the park, they played and laughed. The high swings made Sarah feel like she was flying. “This is the best day ever!” Tom said with a big smile.
After a long day, Tom went home and told his parents all about the fun he had. “It was the perfect ride, and I had the best time,” he said, feeling happy and proud.
