where, were

where - /wɛr/

were - /wər/

• Where were you when the concert started?
• I’m trying to remember where we were last night.
• Where were the keys left after you used them?
• Do you know where they were planning to meet us?
• Where were those books placed on the shelf?
• She couldn’t recall where they were supposed to go.
• Where were you planning to park the car?
• The detectives asked where the suspects were at the time of the incident.
• Where were the children supposed to wait after school?
• We were wondering where everyone was gathering for the event.

    • where - /wɛr/ - где, куда, откуда.

where рифмуется со словами: air, hair.

    • were - /wər/ - были . Прошедшее время от are.

В разговорном английском слово where произносится более отчетливо, тогда как were обычно произносится более мягко и нейтрально.

Звук / w / в начале слова
Звук /ɛ/. General American
Звук /ə/. General American

/ɛ/ vs /ə/

week, weak

week - /wiːk/

weak - /wiːk/

• She was feeling weak by the end of the week, after working so hard.
• He was too weak to carry his bag after a long week of traveling.
• The weak signal faded as the week went on, making it hard to communicate.
• By the end of the week, his weak excuses were no longer convincing.
• She tried to lift the heavy box, but her weak arms couldn't handle it after a tiring week.
• During the week, he felt weak from lack of sleep, but he recovered by the weekend.
• The weak performance of the team last week led to some important changes.
• After a week of illness, he was finally starting to feel less weak.
• The weak link in the team was evident throughout the week of training.
• He promised to get stronger, but he was still weak after his week-long illness.

• week - /wiːk/ – неделя.
• weak - /wiːk/ – слабый.

Звук / w / в начале слова

Звук / i /. General American

Звук / k /

weather, whether

weather - /ˈwɛðər/

whether - /ˈwɛðər/

• The weather forecast will determine whether we go hiking or stay indoors.
• She couldn't decide whether to bring an umbrella, given the unpredictable weather.
• Whether it's sunny or rainy, she always enjoys the beauty of the weather.
• The team debated whether to reschedule the game because of the stormy weather.
• He wondered whether he should wear a coat, as the weather kept changing.
• Whether it's warm or cold, the weather in spring can be hard to predict.
• They weren't sure whether the weather would allow for a beach day or not.
• She checked the app to see whether the weather would improve later.
• The picnic depended on whether the weather would clear up by noon.
• The pilot announced he wasn’t certain whether the weather would delay the flight.

• weather - /ˈwɛðər/ - погода.
• whether - /ˈwɛðər/ - или, ли , употребляется в косвенных вопросах ли.

Звук / w / в начале слова

three, tree

 three - /θriː/

 tree - /triː/

• There are three apples hanging from that tree in the backyard.
• She planted one tree for each of her three children.
• He saw three birds perched on a single tree branch.
• The park had three benches, each shaded by a tall tree.
• After hiking for three hours, they finally reached a giant redwood tree.
• The children counted to three before climbing the big tree together.
• They spotted three squirrels running around the base of the old oak tree.
• Each family member carved their initials into the tree, creating three sets of letters.
• The yard had three different types of tree—oak, maple, and pine.
• They took three steps forward, stopping just under a large pine tree.

• three - /θriː/ - три.
• tree - /triː/ - дерево.

Звук / θ /

perch - /pəːtʃ/ - 1 ) насест, перч, жердь, 2) взгромоздиться, садиться, усесться, 3) окунь

thaw, so, saw

thaw - /θɔː/

so - /soʊ/

saw - /sɔː/ 

• I saw the snow beginning to thaw, so I decided to go for a walk.
• The ice will thaw soon, so we can finally cross the river like I saw in the movie.
• I saw a huge block of ice, and I wondered how long it would take to thaw, so I decided to wait.
• She saw the snow melting and thought it would thaw quickly, so she grabbed her jacket.
• The snow began to thaw, so I saw people walking outside in lighter clothes.
• I saw the frozen pond and wondered how long it would take to thaw, so I kept an eye on it.
• We saw the temperature rise, so we knew the ice would thaw by the end of the day.
• I saw a snowman by the lake, and soon after, the sun began to thaw the snow, so it started to melt.
• As soon as I saw the ice on the lake, I knew it would thaw soon, so I stayed away from the water.
• I saw the sun come out, and it made the snow thaw quickly, so we went for a hike.

• thaw - /θɔː/ - таять.
• so - /soʊ/ - так.
• saw - /sɔː/- видеть.

thaw - таять

melt - плавиться

sweet, sweat

sweet  - /swit/

sweat - /swɛt/

• After a long workout, she rewarded herself with a sweet treat to make up for all the sweat.
• He could taste the sweet victory after hours of hard work and sweat.
• The bakery smelled sweet, but after a day of baking, the chef was covered in sweat.
• She felt the sweat on her brow but smiled, knowing the sweet reward of success was near.
• The hot day left him drenched in sweat, so he grabbed a cold, sweet lemonade.
• Baking all day is hard work, but the sweet scent of cookies made the sweat worth it.
• As she ran the last mile, she imagined the sweet relief waiting after all the sweat and effort.
• He wiped the sweat from his face and took a bite of the sweet fruit he’d been craving.
• The gym was filled with the smell of sweat, but her protein shake had a sweet taste.
• After cleaning up in the hot sun, a sweet, cold drink was the perfect way to beat the sweat.

• sweet - /swit/ - сладкий.
• sweat - /swɛt/ - пот, потеть.

Звук / s /

Звук / w / после / t / , / k / , / s /

Звук / i /. General American

Звук /ɛ/. General American

/t̚/ - Stop T

/i/ vs /ɛ/

make up - компенсировать; составить

steel, steal, still

steel - /stiːl/

steal - /stiːl/

still - /stɪl/

• The thief tried to steal the steel bar, but it was still too heavy.
• Steel companies still guard against people who might try to steal their designs.
• Even though it’s made of steel, he tried to steal it while the night was still.
• She left the steel door unlocked, worried someone might steal the contents while it was still open.
• It’s still amazing to think someone would steal steel from a factory!
• They found a way to steal a small piece of steel, but still couldn’t finish the project.
• The steel was still cold to the touch, making it harder to steal unnoticed.
• Still, it surprised everyone that someone managed to steal the huge steel beam.
• Even though it was made of steel, they tried to steal it while the room was still and quiet.
• Both the steel pipes and the copper wires are still at risk if anyone tries to steal them.

•  steel - /stiːl/ - сталь.
• steal - /stiːl/ - красть, украсть.
• still - /stɪl/ - еще, все еще, все-таки, неподвижный, тишина, кадр, успокаиваться.

Звук / s /
English pronunciation: альвеолярные согласные [n] [t] [d] [s] [z] [l] [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]
Звук /ɪ/. General American
Звук / i /. General American
/ i:/ vs / ɪ /

beam - /biːm/ - балка; луч

son, sum

son - /sʌn/

sum - /sʌm/

• The son of the millionaire inherited a large sum of money.
• I asked my son to calculate the sum of the numbers.
• He told his son that the sum of the parts should equal the whole.
• The sum of the equation was too high for my son to solve.
• My son bought a gift with the sum of money he saved over the summer.
• The sum of their efforts was greater than expected, just like a son surpassing his father's achievements.
• She was proud of her son, who had just won the sum of the competition's prize.
• I saw my son playing with the sum of his new toys.
• The teacher asked the students to find the sum, but my son was distracted.
• In the math class, the sum of the numbers was easy for my son to solve.

• son: /sʌn/ - сын

• sum: /sʌm/ - сумма

Звук / s /

Звук /ʌ/. General American

Звук / m /

shirt, short, sheet

shirt - /ʃɜrt/

short - /ʃɔrt/

sheet - /ʃiːt/

• He wore a short-sleeve shirt and lay down on the white sheet.
• Please don’t use the bed sheet to clean your shirt, even if it’s a little short on fabric.
• I spilled coffee on my shirt, and now it’s stained on the sleeve, but luckily, the sheet was just out of reach.
• She packed a short-sleeved shirt and a fresh bed sheet for the trip.
• After cutting his shirt short, he used a sheet of fabric to make it longer.
• They gave him a short checklist on a sheet of paper while he fixed his wrinkled shirt.
• A short gust of wind blew the shirt and sheet off the clothesline.
• He realized he needed a short break to iron his shirt and fold the clean sheet.
• A short time after washing his shirt, he spread out the sheet to dry.
• She lost a button on her shirt, grabbed a short sewing needle, and used a sheet of instructions to fix it.

• shirt - /ʃɜrt/ - рубашка, рубаха, сорочка, блузка, блуза, надевать рубашку.
• short - /ʃɔrt/ - короткий , короткий, недолгий, короткий, невысокий , испытывающий нехватку чего-либо.
• sheet - /ʃiːt/ - лист, слой, простыня.

Звук / ʃ /

Звук / i /. General American

English pronunciation: альвеолярные согласные [n] [t] [d] [s] [z] [l] [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

sad, said

sad - /sæd/

said - /sɛd/

• She looked sad when she said goodbye to her friends.
• I can't believe you said that! It's really sad.
• He was sad when he said he wouldn't be able to attend the party.
• After she said the news, everyone felt sad and quiet.
• He said he was sad about missing the concert.
• I was sad when my friend said she was moving away.
• She said it was a sad day when they canceled the event.
• He said he didn't want to go, but I could tell he was sad about it.
• The movie made me feel sad, especially when they said goodbye.
• She said it was a sad situation, but we had to accept it.

• sad - /sæd/ - грустный

• said - /sɛd/ - сказал; сказанное

Звук / s /

Звук /æ/. General American

Звук /ɛ/. General American

/ɛ/ vs /æ/

English pronunciation: альвеолярные согласные [n] [t] [d] [s] [z] [l] [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

red, read (past tense of read)

red - /rɛd/

read (прошедшее время от read) - /rɛd/

• I saw a red car as I read the newspaper this morning.
• The red apple was the first one I read about in the book.
• She wore a red dress when she read the letter from her friend.
• I read that the red roses are in bloom this season.
• The red light was on when I read the message on my phone.
• He read the red warning signs before entering the building.
• I read an interesting article about the red sky last night.
• When I looked at the red painting, I remembered what I read about it in the gallery guide.
• I had already read the news about the red alert in the city.
• She read the red book while sitting under the red umbrella on the beach.

• red - /rɛd/ - красный
• read (прошедшее время) - /rɛd/  - читал, прочитал.  Произносится так же, как и слово red.

Звук /ɛ/. General American

rag, rug

rag - /ræɡ/

rug - /rʌɡ/

• She used a rag to clean the spill on the rug.
• I found an old rag under the rug in the living room.
• The rag was dirty, but it still worked better than the rug for cleaning.
• He tripped over the rug while wiping his hands with the rag.
• The cat scratched the rug while I was using a rag to dust the table.
• She spilled her drink on the rag and then spread it over the rug to dry.
• The rag was too small to cover the whole rug, so I had to use something bigger.
• After I mopped the floor with a rag, I rolled up the rug to avoid getting it wet.
• He was surprised to find a rag tangled under the rug by the door.
• The rug was so old that it looked like a worn-out rag.

• rag - /ræɡ/ - тряпка.
• rug: /rʌɡ/ - коврик.

Звук / r /
Звук /æ/. General American
Звук /ʌ/. General American

rag - тряпка

rug - коврик

off, of

off - /ɔf/

of - /ʌv/

• She took the book off the shelf and handed it to me.
• The lid is off the jar, and I can't find it anywhere.
• He is a man of great courage, but he took the day off to rest.
• I need to take the sticker off the bottle before recycling it.
• The coat is made of wool, so the thief made off with it after the show.
• They went off to the market after finishing the meeting of the board.
• I couldn’t believe how the cake turned out; it was a perfect off-white color.
• Please take your shoes off before entering the house of my parents.
• She asked if the money was off the table or if we still had time to talk of it.
• What is an example of "off the table"?
• He turned off the lights when he left, but he forgot the cup of tea on the counter.

• off - /ɔf/ или /ɑf/ - предлог или наречие, используемое для обозначения разделения или удаления, и оно имеет более сильное, отчетливое гласное звучание.
• of - /ʌv/ - используется для обозначения принадлежности или происхождения, и в большинстве случаев он произносится с более мягким, нейтральным гласным звуком.

Звук /ɑ/. General American
Звук / f /
Звук / v /
Звуки / v / и / f /

make off - сбегать, улизнуть, скрыться

know, gnaw

know - /noʊ/

gnaw - /nɔ/

• I know you want to gnaw on that bone, but it's not yours.
• She knows it’s time to gnaw the food, but she’s still trying to decide.
• They know the dog will gnaw on anything left out overnight.
• He didn’t know what to do when the dog started to gnaw on his shoes.
• I know how much you want to gnaw on that stick, but it's getting late.
• The dog can gnaw for hours, but you know it never seems to get enough.
• I didn’t know the squirrel would gnaw through the wire, but it did.
• You know gnawing on your nails is a bad habit, right?
• They know the wood will eventually gnaw away after years of wear.
• I know you’re hungry, but gnawing on that rock won’t help.

• know: /noʊ/ - знать (глагол), быть осведомленным о чем-либо

"k" не произносится,  "o" произносится с долгим звуком /oʊ/, как в словах go и show.

• gnaw: /nɔ/ (in American English, /nɑ/) - грызть

"g" не произносится, "aw" произносится с американским звуком /ɔ/ , как в словах law и saw.

gnaw - грызть

here, hear

here - /hɪr/

hear - /hɪr/

• Can you come over here so I can hear you better?
• I didn’t hear what you said; could you repeat it here?
• Here, by the beach, you can hear the sound of the waves clearly.
• I love it here because I can hear the birds singing in the morning.
• Stand right here, and you’ll hear the music from the concert.
• Here’s the place where we could hear the waterfall most loudly.
• If you listen closely here, you can hear the crickets chirping at night.
• Come here by the fireplace, and you’ll hear the crackling of the wood.
• I always hear great stories here at this café.
• Here’s the recording; you can hear everything clearly this time.

• here - /hɪr/ - здесь, сюда.
• hear - /hɪr/ - слушать.

Звук /ɪ/. General American

eyes, ice

eyes - /aɪz/

ice - /aɪs/

• Her eyes sparkled like ice in the sunlight.
• I can't believe your eyes are blue, while mine are like ice.
• She had tears in her eyes, and the ice was cold under her feet.
• He looked at me with cold eyes as if he had seen ice for the first time.
• The ice on the lake glistened as I stared into her eyes.
• After running in the snow, my eyes were teary, and my hands were frozen with ice.
• She rubbed her eyes, wishing the ice storm would end soon.
• My eyes are so sensitive to the bright light, like the glare off the ice.
• The ice cubes in my drink clinked while I stared into his eyes.
• His eyes widened in shock as he saw the ice begin to melt.

• eуes - /aɪz/ - глаза.
• ice - /aɪs/ – лёд.

Звук / s /
Звуки / s / и / z /
Звук / aɪ /
Звуки / a: /, / ʌ /, / aɪ /

dew, due (to)

dew - /djuː/

due (to) - /djuː/

• The dew on the grass was still fresh, despite the fact that the payment was due to the bank today.
• I had to wipe the dew off the car windshield because the rent was due to be paid by noon.
• The due date for the project was approaching, but the dew in the garden still sparkled in the morning light.
• The dew on the flowers made the morning look beautiful, while the delay was due to traffic.
• The team was late to the meeting because the report was due to be submitted by 9 AM, and the dew was still on the windows when they left.
• It was a chilly morning, with dew covering the grass, and the assignment was due to be turned in that afternoon.
• The dew on the leaves glistened in the early morning sun, but the event was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I love the smell of the dew on the grass, but the delay was due to the heavy rain last night.
• The plants looked vibrant with the dew on their petals, but the bill was due to be paid before the weekend.
• The dew evaporated quickly as the sun rose, but the meeting was due to start in five minutes.

• dew - /djuː/ - роса, окроплять росой.
• due - /djuː/ - относится к чему-либо, что предполагается, запланировано или требуется в определенное время.
• due to - эта фраза часто используется для объяснения причины или основания.

data, date

data - /ˈdeɪtə/

date - /deɪt/

• The data from yesterday's experiment will be reviewed on the date of the meeting.
• I need to update the data by the date on the report.
• Can you confirm the date for the meeting and the data we need to present?
• The data shows that the project was delayed past the expected date.
• I found the data analysis, but I forgot to note the date of the study.
• The date for submitting the data has been moved to next week.
• The scientist collected the data on the same date as the last test.
• We will need to compare the data from each date to see the trend.
• The date of birth on your form doesn't match the data we have on file.
• She entered the data from the last meeting, but the date was incorrectly recorded.

• data: - /ˈdeɪtə/ – данные.
• date - /deɪt/ - дата (календаря).

cushion, cashier, caution

cushion - /ˈkʊʃən/ 

cashier - /kæˈʃɪr/

caution - /ˈkɔːʃən/ 

• The cashier warned me with caution as I dropped the cushion in front of the register.
• I gave the cashier a tip, but he seemed to have caution about sitting on the cushion.
• After the cashier’s caution, I carefully placed the cushion on the chair.
• Please be cautious when lifting the cushion, as the cashier might need it for the display.
• The cushion is soft, but the cashier gave me caution about its durability.
• With caution, the cashier placed the cushion on the floor, trying not to damage the fabric.
• I asked the cashier if the cushion was on sale, but she answered with caution, saying it's a limited offer.
• She sat down on the cushion, only to hear the cashier shout a caution about the store policy.
• The cashier handed me a cushion with caution, explaining that it was delicate.
• After the cashier offered caution, I finally decided to buy the cushion for my couch.

• cushion - /ˈkʊʃən/ - подушка.
• cashier - /kæˈʃɪr/ - касса, кассир.
• caution: /ˈkɔːʃən/ - осторожность.

code, cod, caught

code - /koʊd/

cod - /kɑd/

caught - /kɔt/

• The fisherman caught a cod while I was trying to crack the code for the puzzle.
• She caught the cod with ease, but couldn't figure out the code to open the lock.
• I caught the cod in the net, but the code to the safe was still a mystery.
• The hacker tried to break the code, but was distracted when he caught a cod on his fishing trip.
• He was caught off guard when the code failed, and the cod slipped out of his hands.
• When we caught the cod, we also discovered the hidden code on its tag.
• I caught the cod, but the code I needed for the encryption was still missing.
• The detective caught the thief, but the code to the vault remained a challenge.
• I caught a cod for dinner, and later solved the code that had been bothering me all week.
• As I was reading the code, I caught a glimpse of a cod swimming by in the water.

• сode - /koʊd/ - кодировать, код.
• сod - /kɑd/ - треска.
• сaught - /kɔt/ - поймал.

Звук /ɑ/. General American
Звук /ɔ/. General American

Cod - треска

collar, color

collar - /ˈkɑːlər/

color - /ˈkʌlər/

• I bought a red collar for my dog, but I’m not sure about the color of the leash yet.
• She wore a blue dress with a matching collar, but the color of her shoes didn’t match.
• The collar on my shirt was too tight, and I didn’t like the color of the fabric either.
• I’m thinking about changing the color of my car, but I also need a new collar for my pet.
• The collar on his jacket was made of leather, but he preferred a different color.
• He adjusted his collar before heading out, but couldn’t decide on the color of his tie.
• The color of the flowers in the garden matched the collar on her dress perfectly.
• I have a black collar for my shirt, but the color of the pants is still undecided.
• Her cat’s collar was bright red, but the color of the bed was a soft blue.
• I was looking for a collar to match my outfit, but I couldn’t find the right color.

• сollar - /ˈkɑlər/ - воротник.
• сolor - /ˈkʌlər/ - цвет.

Звук /ɑ/. General American

can, cane

can - /kæn/

cane - /keɪn/

• I can bring my cane if we plan to walk a lot.
• She uses a cane now, but she can still walk quite fast.
• Can you hand me that cane over there by the chair?
• He said he can manage without the cane, but it helps him feel stable.
• You can borrow my cane if you need extra support.
• If I can, I’ll bring my cane in case the trail is rough.
• She’s confident she can walk without the cane after her recovery.
• Can you believe he decorated his cane with bright colors?
• I can’t find my cane; it must be somewhere around here.
• He can take short walks without the cane, but only for a little while.

• can - /kæn/ - может, жестяная банка, баллончик, мочь, иметь возможность.
• сane - /keɪn/ - трость, палка, тростник, камыш.

canal, kennel

canal - /kəˈnæl/

kennel - /ˈkɛnəl/

• The dog’s kennel is near the canal, where we like to walk.
• We took a boat ride through the canal and passed by a small kennel on the shore.
• He built a new kennel for his dog, right next to the canal.
• The canal is a peaceful spot for a walk, but the kennel is a noisy place for the dogs.
• I visited the animal shelter by the canal, where the dogs stayed in their kennel.
• There’s a canal running through the town, and we passed a kennel on our way there.
• The canal is a popular tourist attraction, but the kennel nearby is for local pets.
• They cleaned the kennel and then took the dogs for a walk along the canal.
• The family lives near a canal, and they have a kennel for their three dogs.
• We heard the barking from the kennel as we walked along the canal’s edge.

• сanal - /kəˈnæl/ - канал.
• kennel - /ˈkɛnəl/ - конура, псарня, питомник собак, собачья конура, держать в конуре, загонять в конуру.

bus, both, bath

bus - /bʌs/

both - /boʊθ/

bath - /bæθ/

• Both the bus and the bath need a good cleaning today.
• After a long bus ride, both kids were ready for a warm bath.
• She missed the bus because both of them were taking a bath.
• Both the bus schedule and the bath supplies are posted on the board.
• After taking the bus, both of them needed a quick bath.
• They decided to take the bus because both of them didn’t have time for a bath.
• Both the bus driver and the passengers talked about the new bath products in the store.
• After the bus dropped them off, both went straight to the bath to wash up.
• She waited for the bus, thinking about how both a nap and a bath sounded perfect.
• Both the bus station and the bathhouse are closed for cleaning today.

• bus - /bʌs/ - автобус

• both - /boʊθ/ - оба, обе

Рифмуется со словом growth.

• bath - /bæθ/ - ванна; купаться

bread, breed, broad

bread - /brɛd/

breed -  /briːd/

broad - /brɔːd/

• The baker was proud of the fresh bread he made from a new breed of wheat, which grew in broad fields.
• He tried a new breed of dog that liked to play with bread, but it had a broad nose.
• She spread the bread on the broad table while discussing the breed of horse she wanted to buy.
• The bread in the basket was from a new breed of grain, and the fields were so broad and open.
• We had a broad selection of breads from various breeds of wheat at the farmer’s market.
• The broad path led to the bakery, where they made bread from a special breed of flour.
• In the broad field, the farmer grew a breed of wheat used to bake delicious bread.
• He brought a bread basket to the broad table and explained the different breed of cows used to make butter.
• The broad view from the hill included fields where different breeds of sheep grazed near the bakery.
• They were amazed by the broad variety of bread available, each made with a specific breed of flour.

• bread: /brɛd/ - хлеб

• breed: /briːd/ - порода животного, сорт растения

• broad: /brɔːd/  - широкий, обширный

graze - /ɡreɪz/ - пасти, пастись

beer, bear

beer - /bɪr/

bear - /bɛr/

• They spotted a bear in the forest, and afterward, enjoyed a cold beer to calm their nerves.
• He joked about sharing his beer with a bear, though it wouldn’t be a safe idea.
• After hiking and seeing a bear track, they relaxed by the campfire with a bottle of beer.
• The brewery's logo featured a bear holding a pint of beer.
• She sipped her beer while telling a story about a bear encounter in the woods.
• In the gift shop, he bought a stuffed bear and a craft beer to take home.
• They toasted with beer, celebrating their successful bear sighting from a safe distance.
• He carried a can of bear spray and a bottle of beer while camping.
• The nature guide warned them about bear sightings, but they focused on finishing their beer.
• She laughed at the idea of a bear walking into a bar and ordering a beer.

    • beer - /bɪr/ - пиво.

Beer произносится со звуком /ɪ/ как в слове "ear".

Beer рифмуется со словами: cheer, deer, fear, peer, clear, steer, year.

    • bear - /bɛr/ - медведь.

Bear произносится со звуком /ɛ/ как в слове "air".

Bear рифмуется со словами: care, fair, share, hair, glare, where, flare.

cheer - /tʃɪr/ -  радость, настроение, аплодисменты, ободрять, аплодировать, воодушевлять.

deer - /dɪr/ - олень, лань, красный зверь, красно-коричневый цвет. 

fear - /fɪr/ - страх, опасение, боязнь, вероятность, опасаться, бояться, страшиться.

peer - /pɪr/ - равный, пэр, ровесник, ровня, лорд, всматриваться.

clear - /klɪr/ - ясно, совершенно, ясный, понятный, очищать, очищаться, просвет.

steer - /stɪr/ - управлять, направлять, руководить, бычок, намек, подсказка.

year - /jɪr/ - год, годы, возраст.

care - /ker/ - уход, забота, заботы, внимание, заботиться, ухаживать, беспокоиться.

fair - /fer/ - справедливый, честный, ярмарка, выставка, базар, честно, ясно, чисто, точно.

share - /ʃer/ - доля, акция, часть, участие, пай, лемех, сошник, делить, делиться, разделять, участвовать.

glare - /ɡler/ - (сердитый) взгляд, яркий свет, ослепительно сверкать, гладкий и прозрачный.

flare - /fler/ -  вспышка, клеш, вспыхивать, расширять, яркий.

Звук /ɪ/. General American
Звук /ɛ/. General American
Английские гласные: /ɛ/ или /e/ и что такое Pin-Pen Merger [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]

bag, bug

bag - /bæg/

bug - /bʌɡ/

• I found a bug in my bag while I was unpacking.
• She grabbed her bag, but a bug flew past her face.
• The bug was crawling on the bag, and I quickly swatted it away.
• There was a bug in my bag, but I didn't notice until I opened it.
• He threw his bag on the floor, and a bug jumped out.
• A bug landed on my bag while I was walking through the park.
• I accidentally squashed a bug in my bag while trying to find my phone.
• She opened her bag and found a bug hiding in the corner.
• The bag was filled with snacks, but a bug was crawling over the food.
• I thought I had a bug in my bag, but it turned out to be just a piece of lint.

• bag - /bæg/ - мешок, сумка, чемодан, карман, мешочный, собирать, оттопыриваться.
• bug - /bʌɡ/ - жук, клоп, насекомое, вирус, безумная идея, раздражать, подслушивать, докучать.

swat - /swɒt/ -  шлепок, удар, хлопок; хлопнуть, шлепнуть, щелкнуть

lint - /lɪnt/ - волокно, ворс

aisle, island

aisle - /aɪl/

island -  /ˈaɪ.lənd/

• She walked down the grocery aisle while dreaming about her vacation on a tropical island.
• They crossed the airplane aisle to chat about their plans for the island getaway.
• In the bookstore aisle, he found a travel guide for every island in the region.
• The wedding aisle was decorated with flowers to look like an island paradise.
• He spotted an island painting in the decor aisle at the store.
• As she strolled down the theater aisle, she thought of a quiet island where she could escape.
• The store’s vacation section, located in the last aisle, featured books about every island in the Caribbean.
• She paused in the magazine aisle to read about island adventures and beach escapes.
• While browsing the art aisle, he saw a beautiful painting of an island sunset.
• The airplane aisle was crowded, but he couldn’t stop thinking about the peaceful island awaiting him.

Key Differences:

    • Aisle (a passageway between rows, like in stores or theaters): /aɪl/, pronounced with a long "i" sound, as in "eye".

    • Island (a landmass surrounded by water): /ˈaɪ.lənd/, pronounced with a similar long "i" sound, but including the second syllable “-land.”

bin, been, bean

bin - /bɪn/

been - /bɪn/ or /biːn/

bean - /biːn/

• I’ve been searching for the bin where I left my coffee bean bag.
• He threw the leftover bean into the bin after it had been cooked.
• There’s a bin filled with every type of bean you can imagine, and I’ve been wanting to try them all.
• Have you been to the farm where they grow that special coffee bean near the recycling bin?
• If you’ve been looking for the red bin, it’s near the shelf with the bean cans.
• She dropped a bean on the floor and tossed it in the bin after it had been stepped on.
• I’ve been to that store where they sell every kind of bean by the pound in a big bin.
• Once the soup had been made, he tossed the leftover bean pods in the compost bin.
• If there’s a green bean in the bin, it might have been left there by mistake.
• The bin had been emptied, but someone left a single bean at the bottom.

• bin - /bɪn/ - контейнер, корзина

короткий звук /ɪ/ как в sit.

• been - /bɪn/ - прошедшее время от be

 Во многих акцентах, осообенно в British; иногда в American English, произносится как /biːn/.

• bean - /biːn/ - боб

с долгим звуком /iː/, как в слове see.

Звук /ɪ/. General American

Звук / i /. General American
/ i:/ vs / ɪ /

story, store

 story - /ˈstɔr.i/

 store - /stɔr/

• He shared an interesting story about how he found the antique book in an old store.
• They built a new store next to the library, so you can buy the story you just read.
• I read a story about a haunted store that only opens at midnight.
• After listening to her story, they decided to visit the store where it all happened.
• The story she told about the store owner was both funny and surprising.
• He loved the story so much that he went to the store to buy the entire book series.
• She heard a story about a hidden treasure in the basement of the local store.
• In the story, the main character works at a store that sells magical items.
• After finishing his story, he asked if anyone wanted to go to the store with him.
• The store sells souvenirs from famous places, each with a unique story behind it.

• story - /ˈstɔr.i/ - история, расказ, событие.

Долгий звук /ɔː/ как в слове more.

•  store - /stɔr/ - магазин.

Такой же долгий звук /ɔː/ как в слове more и story, но без окончания /i/.

Звук /ɔ/. General American

hair, hare, hear

hair - /hɛr/

hare - /hɛr/

hear - /hɪr/

• I could barely hear the rustle as the hare dashed by, its fur blending with the fallen hair from the trees.
• Did you hear that? I think a hare just hopped through the bushes, leaving behind a tuft of hair.
• Her hair stood on end when she thought she could hear a hare moving quietly in the dark.
• If you listen carefully, you might hear the hare rustling in the grass as it searches for shelter under the trees' hair-like branches.
• I didn’t hear the hare approach until it brushed against my hair while hiding in the tall grass.
• As I brushed my hair, I paused, hoping to hear the sound of the hare returning to the garden.
• You might hear more about the rare hare with white hair that people spotted in the meadow.
• When I hear stories about the swift hare, I picture it with sleek, silvery hair in the moonlight.
• She thought she could hear the soft steps of a hare in the distance while she fixed her windblown hair.
• If you hear any rustling near the fence, it’s probably the hare searching for food, its tiny hairs visible in the moonlight.

• hair - /hɛr/ - волосы.
• hare - /hɛr/ - заяц.

hair and hare - звучат одинаково, это слова - омонимы.

• hear - /hɪr/ - слышать.

Hear произносится с коротким звуком /ɪ/ как в слове sit.

Английские гласные: /ɛ/ или /e/ и что такое Pin-Pen Merger [Youtube - PhoneticFanatic]
Звук /ɪ/. General American
Звук /ɛ/. General American
Звуки / e / и / ɪ /

hair, heir

hair - /hɛr/

heir - /ɛr/

• As the heir to the fortune, he could afford to style his hair however he liked.
• She inherited her mother’s thick hair, just like she inherited her title as heir.
• The heir brushed his hair carefully before the official ceremony.
• With hair as striking as hers, the young heir was easy to recognize in a crowd.
• They announced the heir to the estate while everyone admired his golden hair.
• She was named heir to the throne, though her hair was still covered in paint from her art project.
• The elderly king named his heir, a young man with jet-black hair.
• Rumor has it the heir spends hours grooming his hair to maintain his royal image.
• As the official heir, he worried about his responsibilities more than his hair.
• Even the young heir, with his messy hair, felt the weight of his inheritance.

Key Differences:

    • Hair (the strands growing on a person's head): /hɛr/, similar to the sound in care.

    • Heir (a person who inherits): /ɛr/, with a silent "h," sounding identical to "air".

The primary distinction is that heir is pronounced without the "h" sound, while hair has a clear "h" sound at the start.

here, hare

here - /hɪr/

hare - /hɛr/

• There’s a hare over here by the garden fence.
• Come here quickly - the hare just hopped across the lawn!
• She pointed here to show where the hare had left its tracks.
• The hare paused here, looking around cautiously before it moved on.
• Over here, you can see where the hare dug a small burrow.
• The children were thrilled to see a hare so close to here in the backyard.
• Here’s a photo of the hare we spotted during our hike.
• I saw a hare here just yesterday, but it ran off quickly.
• Here in the forest, it’s common to spot a hare at dawn.
• Come here quietly, and you might just see a hare by the bushes.

• here - /hɪr/ - здесь.
• hare - /hɛr/ - заяц

Hare содержит тот же самый звук /ɛ/ как и care.

Звук /ɪ/. General American
Звук /ɛ/. General American
Английские гласные: /ɛ/ или /e/ и что такое Pin-Pen Merger [видео Youtube]

/ ɪ / vs / ɛ /

eight, ate

eight - /eɪt/

ate - /eɪt/

• He ate eight slices of pizza and still wanted more.
• They ate at eight o’clock sharp every evening.
• She couldn’t believe he ate all eight cookies by himself.
• By the time they arrived, I had already ate my eight donuts.
• The children ate quickly so they wouldn’t be late for their eight o’clock class.
• I ate eight pieces of sushi, but I’m still hungry.
• He said he ate eight times as much as usual after the marathon.
• After they ate, there were only eight pieces of candy left.
• She ate exactly eight grapes and saved the rest for later.
• I counted as he ate all eight sandwiches he had packed.

    • Eight (the number 8): /eɪt/, with the diphthong "ay" sound as in "say".

    • Ate (past tense of "eat"): /eɪt/, pronounced the same as eight.