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Short E
The short "e" sound as in "bed", "red", "get", and "let". This is a mid-front vowel sound that is shorter and more relaxed than the long "e" sound.
The jaw is mid-open, lips are slightly spread but relaxed. The tongue is mid-high and towards the front of the mouth, but not as high as for the long "e" sound.
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