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Try LingUp Now!Step 1 for AmE: Start with the /s/ sound, like in 'see'.
Step 2 for AmE: Follow with a long /i:/ sound, like in 'key'.
Step 3 for AmE: Blend the sounds together smoothly.
sk-i (split the sounds too much, making it two syllables)
ski-i (add an extra vowel sound)
skee (use a different vowel sound)
same as American
same as American
The word 'ski' uses a long /i:/ to match the spelling pattern.
Yes, 'ski' is pronounced as one syllable.
Focus on blending the /s/ and /i:/ sounds without a break.
Slide over snow using special long, flat runners strapped to shoes.
/ˈskiː.ɪŋ/
The sport of moving over snow using skis.
/ˈskiː.ər/
A person who skis.
/skiːd/
Past tense of ski; to have moved over snow using skis.
- 'skiing' has two syllables, with an added /ɪŋ/ sound.
- 'skier' adds a schwa /ə/ sound at the end.
- 'skied' ends with a /d/ sound.
Practice moving smoothly from the /s/ to the /i:/ sound.
Listen to native speakers and repeat to practice the long /i:/ sound.
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