What sound does the letter I make?

The letter Ii makes the sound at the start of igloo. Say the sound on its own — /i/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "igloo".

What are some words that start with I?

igloo, insect, ink, iguana all begin with the Ii sound.

How do you write the letter I?

Uppercase I: Line down, then Cap on top, then Cap on bottom. Lowercase i: Short line down, then Dot on top.

How can I make learning the letter I fun?

Hunt for Ii on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.

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The letter Ii

Says the sound at the start of igloo

Ii makes the sound at the start of igloo. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital I and the small i. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Ii

Words that start with I

igloo
insect
ink
iguana

Ii in the middle

pig
fish
milk
swim

Words that end with i

taxi
kiwi
ski

How to write I and i

Capital I

Line down
Cap on top
Cap on bottom

Small i

Short line down
Dot on top

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Letter I questions parents ask

What sound does the letter I make?: The letter Ii makes the sound at the start of igloo. Say the sound on its own — /i/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "igloo".
What are some words that start with I?: igloo, insect, ink, iguana all begin with the Ii sound.
How do you write the letter I?: Uppercase I: Line down, then Cap on top, then Cap on bottom. Lowercase i: Short line down, then Dot on top.
How can I make learning the letter I fun?: Hunt for Ii on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.