curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-simple-finals/6c55dc80cc0c649eab18ccd9.md
To pronounce i, spread your lips into a smile, keeping them relaxed. Your tongue should be positioned high in the front of your mouth, close to the roof. The sound is produced as a short, clear vowel, without making it long or tense.
Let's practice pronouncing i with different tones.
I've listened to the audio and practiced pronouncing this final.
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"text": "ī",
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"dialogue": {
"text": "í",
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"dialogue": {
"text": "ǐ",
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"dialogue": {
"text": "ì",
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