Short i CVC words

Short i is the sound in pig and pin. These 8 CVC words all have it in the middle.

Updated October 2026. Every word here is a card in Spell the Picture.

How to use this list

Say each word slowly and listen for the i in the middle. Then cover the word, say it, and spell it with letter tiles or on paper. The Play button opens the game with only these words, 5 to a round.

Other vowels

Short a
Short e
Short o
Short u
All CVC words