A2
Sit vs. Seat
ស្រៈខ្លី /ɪ/ និង ស្រៈវែង /iː/
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:
The difference between "Sit" (Short) and "Seat" (Long) is not just length—it's your smile!
💬 Scenario: Finding a Place
Guest
"Excuse me, can I sit here?"
(Short /ɪ/. Action of sitting.)
Host
"Yes, please take a seat."
(Long /iː/. The chair itself.)
Guest
"This seat is very comfortable."
Interactive Player
Click to hear and see the difference.
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SIT /ɪ/
Short & Relaxed
SEAT /iː/
Long & Smiling
The Mouth Rules
Short /ɪ/ (Sit, Hit)
Your mouth is relaxed. Do not smile. It is a very short sound.
Long /iː/ (Seat, Heat)
You must SMILE. Pull your lips back. It is a long sound.
Listen & Identify
Listen: "The ___ is sinking."
A. Ship (Short /ɪ/)
B. Sheep (Long /iː/)
Listen: "I want to ___."
A. Live (Short /ɪ/)
B. Leave (Long /iː/)