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Sep 10
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S2. E23. Why Does “of” Sound So Soft? Ho...

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Ever wondered why "of" seems to disappear and sound so "soft" when native speakers are talking quickly? In this episode so you'll learn why and how to soften the word "of" so you can sound more natural when you speak in English as well as understand rapid speech much more easily!

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