This is the ai sound
This sound can be pronounced as /A/, /e/ or /i/
It is usually found in the middle of a word (e.g. pain and stain)
Synthetic Inquiry: Say your words out loud and then list by the sound they make. Make a column each for the words that sound like /A/, /e/ and /i/. If you get stuck, try saying your words in front of a mirror.
Word List
affair
afraid
against
bargain
britain
certain
fountain
raindrop
explain
airline
sustain
unfair
available
complaint
billionaire
blackmail