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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 's' sound like in 'snake'.
Follow with the 'aɪ' diphthong sound, similar to 'eye'.
End with the 't' sound, where the tongue touches the ridge behind your upper front teeth.
seat (si-t)
set (se-t)
sight (sai-t)
Start with the 's' sound like in 'sun'.
Follow with the 'aɪ' diphthong sound, similar to 'eye'.
End with the 't' sound, crisp and clear, where the tongue touches the ridge behind your upper front teeth.
same as American
No, the 't' is pronounced at the end of the word.
Focus on the 'aɪ' sound, and make sure the 't' is crisp.
Many learners might say 'set' instead of 'site' by not using the diphthong.
An area or location, often for a building or event.
/saɪt/
The ability to see.
/sɪt/
To rest on the buttocks.
/siːt/
A thing made to sit on.
- Same pronunciation but different meanings and spellings.
- Unlike 'site', 'sit' has a short 'i' sound.
- 'Seat' has a long 'e' sound instead of a 'long i'.
Make sure to use the 'aɪ' sound clearly, like in 'eye'.
The 't' sound should be clear and not omitted or under-emphasized.
