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WordIPAMeaningExampleAudio
info/ˈɪnfoʊ/informationI need more info about the class.
inn/ɪn/a small hotelWe stayed at a quiet inn.
Insect/ˈɪnsɛkt/A small animal with six legsI see an insect.
insurance/ɪnˈʃʊrəns/payment plan for help after lossCar insurance can be expensive.
internet/ˈɪntərˌnɛt/a computer networkI find information on the internet.
introduction/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/the act of telling people who someone isHer introduction to the class was friendly.
Island/ˈaɪlənd/Land surrounded by waterI live on an island.
islands/ˈaɪləndz/pieces of land surrounded by waterWe saw small islands from the boat.
issues/ˈɪʃuz/problems or important subjectsWe talked about school issues today.
italy/ˈɪtəli/a country in southern EuropeThey want to visit Italy next year.
items/ˈaɪtəmz/separate things in a groupPlease put the items in the bag.
jacket/ˈdʒækɪt/a short coatPut on your jacket.
jam/dʒæm/a sweet food made from fruitI put jam on my bread.
james/dʒeɪmz/a boy's nameJames is my new classmate.
jan/dʒæn/short form of JanuarySchool starts again in Jan.
January/ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/The first month of the yearIt is cold in January.
japan/dʒəˈpæn/a country in AsiaJapan is famous for sushi.
jeans/dʒinz/blue trousers made of denimHe is wearing blue jeans.
jewelry/ˈdʒuːəlri/decorative things like rings and necklacesShe keeps her jewelry in a small box.
Job/dʒɑb/Work that you do for moneyShe has a new job.
jobs/dʒɑbz/paid work people doMany students want summer jobs.
john/dʒɑn/a man's first nameJohn is my new classmate.
juice/dʒus/a drink made from fruitI like orange juice.
July/ˈdʒuˈlaɪ/The seventh month of the yearIt is hot in July.
Jumper/ˈdʒʌmpər/A warm piece of clothingI wear a jumper.

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