happy vowel

Questions

What does happy vowel mean?

A vowel in spoken English that falls between /iː/ and /ɪ/ and may be represented by /i/.

Where does happy vowel come from?

From its appearance at the end of the word happy.

How to pronounce happy vowel

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “happy vowel”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “happy vowel”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “happy vowel” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.