Speech work /ia/ & /ai/ - JSS1 English Language Lesson Note

Speech Work: /ia/ & /ai/

 

/ia/: When you see "ia" together in a word, such as in "piano" or "social," it creates the sound /ia/. To produce this sound, start with the "ee" sound (/i/) and smoothly transition into the "ah" sound (/a/). Practice saying words like "idea," "radio," and "media" to get familiar with this combination.

  - Example: "piano," "social"

  - Sound: Start with "ee" (/i/) and transition smoothly into "ah" (/a/)

  - Words: idea, radio, media

 

/ai/: The combination "ai" produces the sound /ai/, which you can hear in words like "rain," "paint," and "wait." To make this sound, start with the "ah" sound (/a/) and then glide into the "ee" sound (/i/). Try saying words like "train," "main," and "chain" to practice this combination.

  - Example: "rain," "paint," "wait"

  - Sound: Begin with "ah" (/a/) and glide into "ee" (/i/)

  - Words: train, main, chain