What does the long i sound like?

The long i sound, represented by the letter "i" in words like "bike, time, kite, and mice", is a high and front vowel sound. It is often described as sounding like the "ee" sound in "see" or "tree".

Think of it as a very open and clear vowel sound, like the "ee" in "bee".

If you need more clarification, feel free to ask for specific examples or compare it to other vowel sounds.