Here are some examples of speech reductions in English. A speech reduction is two words blended together to become one.
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These 3 words often confuse people when they go to use them. In this episode, you will learn their differences, pronunciations, and how to get them confused again.
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Consonant clusters - AIRC585
In this podcast, you'll learn how to improve your English pronunciation. Specifically, how to pronounce consonants when they are together in a word, like 'stop' and 'twelfth'. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/ Las notas del epi ... Show More
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925 - Sunday Speak - Lemme, Gimme, Gemme - Reductions in American English
In everyday spoken American English, we often use reduction. Here, reduction means we shorten or soften sounds when we speak. It’s when certain words or syllables lose their full sound to make speech smoother and faster. Today, let’s look at three really common reductions: lemme, ... Show More
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