English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
WRONGLY ARTICULATED /i/
The vowel /i/ is what is found in words like bit, fit and hit. This sound is what features in many words that are wrongly pronounced by Nigerians. Some of such words are given below:
compilation
/kɒmpɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/. The first i in the word is pronounced as /i/ not /ai/.
Select /sɪˈlɛkt/. The first e in this word is pronounced as /i/ sound, not /e/.
Elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ The first letter in this word is pronounced as /i/ not /e/.
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