Let's work on forming the /eɪ/ sound.
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The tip of your tongue is relaxed and touching behind your lower front teeth.
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This sound starts in the middle position on the front of the tongue.
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/ɛ/.
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From there, the front of the tongue lifts slightly, while the tip stays down.
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/ɪ/. /eɪ/, /eɪ/.
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/eɪ/, /eɪ/, /eɪ/.
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/eɪ/, /eɪ/, /eɪ/.
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Here's the /eɪ/ sound in the beginning of some words.
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Eight, Aid, Aimed.
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And here it is in the middle.
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Playing, Staple, Bait.
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And here it is at the end of some words.
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Stay, Clay, Weigh.
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Listen to these pairs of words to hear the contrasting sounds.
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Age, Edge.
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Favor, Fever.
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Sailing, Ceiling.
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May, Me.
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Here are some sentences that use the /eɪ/ sound.
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Faye hates to play in the hay bales.
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We aim to sail in the bay today.
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/eɪ/, /eɪ/, /eɪ/.
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Nice job!
