Language
Spanish
Unit
Vocales
IPA
/i/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for vocales simples - /i/.

Quick tip

Keep vowels short and pure, without gliding.

Letters and IPA

Letters

i

/i/

Practice words

  • vino

  • niño

  • limón

  • fin

  • piso

Minimal pairs

  • vino / vano
  • piso / paso
  • mira / mara
  • limón / lamón
  • fin / fan

How to produce this sound

The Spanish /i/ is like the 'ee' in 'machine' or 'ski'. Keep your tongue high and close to the roof of your mouth, lips unrounded.

Common mix-ups

  • vino / vano
  • limón / lamón
  • fin / fan
  • piso / paso
  • mira / mara

Closest comparison

machine, ski, pizza, unique, police

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