ee
Vowel teams
The ee sound in English: /iː/
IPA: /iː/ · Closest Arabic sound: ياء مدّ (ـي) (إيي)
How to say it
The ee sound explained
Two e letters make the long 'ee' sound, like the Arabic long yaa in 'feel'.
Vowel teams: Two vowels together make one long sound, such as ee, ai and oa.
With audio and meaning
Words with ee
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Tip for parents and teachers
Smile widely on 'ee'; the mouth shape helps.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pronounce ee in English?
Two e letters make the long 'ee' sound, like the Arabic long yaa in 'feel'. The sound is /iː/, closest to the Arabic ياء مدّ (ـي).
Which words have ee?
Bee (نحلة), Tree (شجرة), Green (أخضر), Feet (أقدام), Sleep (ينام), Three (ثلاثة).
What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?
In a digraph (like sh and ch) the two letters make one new sound; in a blend (like st and bl) each letter keeps its own sound and they are said quickly one after the other.
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