in some words i - ə or ə - i

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For example,
compliment - k?:mpl?ment
But when I heard it from internet dictionary, it sounds like k?:mpl?ment
I feel, in some English words i -> ? or ? -> i

Did I heard them mistakenly? Could you confirm it? If what I felt is right, do I have to follow phonetic alphabets or what she pronounces in audio files of the internet dictionary.

Thank you in advance for your teaching.

Fivejedjon · Accepted Answer

The i may be pronounced as /?/, /?/ or something in between.

Son James · Answer

Thanks to your answer, I think I could figure out how to pronounce. Thank you for your answer, Fivejedjon.

CalifJim · Answer

Son Jamesdo I have to follow phonetic ~~alphabets~~ symbols or what she pronounces in audio files of the internet dictionary?

The audio files are usually the more reliable guide to pronunciation.

CJ

Son James · Answer

Thanks to your teaching & confirmation, I have a confidence on how to practice pronunciation. Thanks once again for your kind teaching,Mr.CJ<img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/10.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/10.gif' alt='Emotion: embarrassed'/>

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