How to Pronounce I

To pronounce "i", say I — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “i”

"i" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: eye, ai, aye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does i mean?

noun

  1. The name of the Latin-script letter I.

    “the position of an i-dot (the dot of an i)”

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Words that rhyme with i

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

ieeissfdidfieasaeaacseea

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "i"?▾

"I" has one syllable.

What does "i" mean?▾

I: The name of the Latin-script letter I.

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