Here are some examples of speech reductions in English. A speech reduction is two words blended together to become one.
Jan 2024
Recipe, Receipt, Prescription
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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From 'About' to 'Give or Take': Different ways to say 'approximately' - AIRC511
<p>There are many different ways of saying approximately in English, and some of them are more formal or informal than others. In this episode, we'll look at some of the most common synonyms of approximately, and how to use them in different contexts. </p> <p>Shownotes and more p ... Show More
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<p>In this podcast, Jack talks about some common phrasal verbs and a couple of useful idioms. </p><p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab" rel="nofollow">Support the show</a> (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EnglishVocab)</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel= ... Show More