Keyword FACE
/eɪ/as in “day”
How to make it
- Start with the "e" of "bed".
- Glide up towards the "i" of "sit" — your jaw closes a little.
Common mistake
Holding one steady "e" with no glide, so "late" sounds like "let".
In words
Listen at normal speed or slowly, then say it yourself.
- day
- rain
- make
Don't confuse with
Listen and choose the word you hear.
US and UK
This sound is the same in American and British English.