What is a long I sound?

The "long I" sound is a vowel sound that is often described as being similar to the sound of the letter "i" in the word "machine".

Here's a breakdown:

* How it's made: The tongue is held relatively flat and low in the mouth, with the lips slightly spread.

* Where it appears in English: The long I sound can be spelled in various ways, including:

* "i" in words like "bike," "kite," "time"

* "ie" in words like "lie," "tie," "pie"

* "y" at the end of words like "cry," "fly," "try"

* "igh" in words like "light," "night," "fight"

* "y" in words like "my," "try," "fly"

* Examples: The long I sound is found in words like:

* "ice," "idea," "eye," "high," "buy," "style"

Important Note: The long I sound can sometimes be tricky, as it can also be represented by other spellings. For example, the "i" in "fin" and "sit" has a short I sound, not a long I sound.