Understanding the Short I Sound
The short i makes the sound /ĭ/ like in the word igloo. This sound is quick and clear, and we hear it in many everyday words.
- i → sit
- i → lip
- i → pig
- i → win
- i → dig
The short i sound is the same sound we hear in the beginning of the word “in.”
CVC Words with Short I
CVC words are made up of a consonant, vowel, and consonant. Many CVC words use the short i sound in the middle.
- p-i-n → pin
- s-i-t → sit
- w-i-n → win
- d-i-g → dig
- f-i-t → fit
Tap each sound slowly, then blend them together. For example: /s/ - /ĭ/ - /t/ → sit.
Word Families with Short I
Word families are groups of words that share the same ending pattern. Learning them helps us read and spell more quickly.
- -it family → sit, fit, hit, kit
- -in family → pin, win, fin, bin
- -ig family → pig, dig, wig, big
Say the ending sound first, then add a beginning consonant. For example: start with -ig and add d → dig.
Practicing Short I in Sentences
Reading short i words in sentences helps us practice fluency and confidence while reading.
- The pig can dig in the pit.
- Kim will sit on the big rug.
- The lid is on the tin.
- Tim can win the big race.
First, read each sentence slowly. Then read it again more smoothly, listening for the short i sound each time.