Phonological history of English close front vowels
| History and description of | 
| English pronunciation | 
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| Historical stages | 
| General development | 
| Development of vowels | 
| Development of consonants | 
| Variable features | 
| Related topics | 
The close and mid-height front vowels of English (vowels of i and e type) have undergone a variety of changes over time and often vary by dialect.