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In English, the short /i/ sound is often spelled with the letter i. You can see this in words like ink, invite, and different. Understanding this spelling rule is important for improving your spelling skills and expanding your vocabulary.
Take a look at our list of i words that follow this pattern. Words such as history and quickly demonstrate how this spelling is used in everyday language.
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ink |
The ink stain was irremovable.
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indian |
This curry is made in an authentic Indian method.
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indeed |
That artist is a very creative person indeed.
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invite |
Will Jeff invite us to his party?
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bill |
Pay the bill and ask for a receipt.
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cinema |
The cinema is the town's main tourist attraction.
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different |
In Britain, some spellings are different from the USA.
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finger |
Does your cut finger throb very much?
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gift |
Wrap the gift in gold paper.
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history |
Shaun is taking a History course.
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kidnap |
To kidnap someone is to take them against their will.
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lizard |
A gecko is a small lizard.
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million |
The sun is 93 million miles away.
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pickle |
Lime pickle makes my dad pull a funny face.
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quickly |
Our baby has grown so quickly.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
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Spelling games using the word list: Short /i/ spelled i
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
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