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Short sentences
/ɪr/ in short sentences
These short sentences put /ɪr/ in everyday contexts. Read at a natural pace — don't over-emphasize the target.
Tips
- Don't pause artificially before target words
- Keep function words reduced (a, the, of, for → short schwa)
- Let stress fall naturally on content words
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The deer appeared near the pier every year.
I can clearly hear the cheer from here.
We had a weird year of fear and severe fears.
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