[ey] and [e]
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[ey] is articulated with the tongue in a neutral position relative to the roof of the mouth - not too high and not too low. The lips are slightly open. [ey] is diphthongized. |
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The articulation of [e] is similar to that of [ey], except that it is not diphthongized, which makes it sound a little "shorter". |
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Minimal Pairs
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[ey] ~ [e] |
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raced ~ rest |
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pane ~ pen |
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chase ~ chess |
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taste ~ test |
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gate ~ get |
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trained ~ trend |
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late ~ let |
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sprayed ~ spread |
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mate ~ met |
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raid ~ red |
Tongue Twisters
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Can you taste lead in this beige paste? |
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I didn't get to the gate and was late for my test. |
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Ken's pet snake ate Jane's rare steak. |
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I bet Ed gets his bait in Leicester but rents his boat in Maine. |
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They said Kate's bed was made from well-aged maple. |
