SS/PS question

[fuzzlebub85]

> > Geoff:
> > No, I didn't suggest that.
> >
> > In your post 37399, you gave two examples for 'i'. For long 'i',
> > you suggested the pronoun 'I' and for the short 'i' as in 'it'.
> >
> > Neither of these covers the 'i' sound of 'machine' which is
> > precisely the reason for my comment above.
>
> Potioncat:
>
> OK, OK. You've had your fun.
>
> So, just how does the 'i' in machine sound?

Kaylee here, after FOREVER not posting on the main group (and
possibly NEVER here...)

I know the question wasn't directed at me, but I believe the "i"
in "machine" is pronounced like a long "e", the letter E. Muhsheen,
phonetically speaking. *grin*

~Kaylee!!