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Vowel Sounds
Minimal Pairs /ɪ/ and /i:/ sit - seat
Minimal Pairs /e/ and /ɪ/ desk - disk
 A minimal pair is a pair of
words that vary by only a
single sound, usually
meaning sounds that may
confuse English learners,
like the /f/ and /v/ in fan and
van, or the /e/ and /ɪ/ in
desk and disk.
Minimal Pairs /e/ and /eɪ/ wet - wait
Minimal Pairs /æ/ and /ʌ/ bat - but
Minimal Pairs /əʊ/ and /ɔ:/ so - saw
Minimal Pairs /ɒ/ and /əʊ/ not - note
Minimal Pairs /æ/ and /e/ bad - bed
Minimal Pairs /ɑ:/ and /ɜ:/ fast – first