bit vs beat

Contrast: /ɪ/ vs /iː/

Can you hear the difference?
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Now say both — Record & Compare

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying bit, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying beat, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Especially tricky for speakers of

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