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| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| info | /ˈɪnfoʊ/ | information | I need more info about the class. | |
| inn | /ɪn/ | a small hotel | We stayed at a quiet inn. | |
| Insect | /ˈɪnsɛkt/ | A small animal with six legs | I see an insect. | |
| insurance | /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/ | payment plan for help after loss | Car insurance can be expensive. | |
| internet | /ˈɪntərˌnɛt/ | a computer network | I find information on the internet. | |
| introduction | /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ | the act of telling people who someone is | Her introduction to the class was friendly. | |
| Island | /ˈaɪlənd/ | Land surrounded by water | I live on an island. | |
| islands | /ˈaɪləndz/ | pieces of land surrounded by water | We saw small islands from the boat. | |
| issues | /ˈɪʃuz/ | problems or important subjects | We talked about school issues today. | |
| italy | /ˈɪtəli/ | a country in southern Europe | They want to visit Italy next year. | |
| items | /ˈaɪtəmz/ | separate things in a group | Please put the items in the bag. | |
| jacket | /ˈdʒækɪt/ | a short coat | Put on your jacket. | |
| jam | /dʒæm/ | a sweet food made from fruit | I put jam on my bread. | |
| james | /dʒeɪmz/ | a boy's name | James is my new classmate. | |
| jan | /dʒæn/ | short form of January | School starts again in Jan. | |
| January | /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/ | The first month of the year | It is cold in January. | |
| japan | /dʒəˈpæn/ | a country in Asia | Japan is famous for sushi. | |
| jeans | /dʒinz/ | blue trousers made of denim | He is wearing blue jeans. | |
| jewelry | /ˈdʒuːəlri/ | decorative things like rings and necklaces | She keeps her jewelry in a small box. | |
| Job | /dʒɑb/ | Work that you do for money | She has a new job. | |
| jobs | /dʒɑbz/ | paid work people do | Many students want summer jobs. | |
| john | /dʒɑn/ | a man's first name | John is my new classmate. | |
| juice | /dʒus/ | a drink made from fruit | I like orange juice. | |
| July | /ˈdʒuˈlaɪ/ | The seventh month of the year | It is hot in July. | |
| Jumper | /ˈdʒʌmpər/ | A warm piece of clothing | I wear a jumper. |
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