Connected Speech
Native speakers do not say every word perfectly. They blend, drop, and link sounds to speak faster.
Elision content_cut
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Catenation link
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Waiting for clear spaces between words.
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Real Connected Speech
Watch and Listen: Notice how native speakers naturally flow their words together. They aren't being sloppy; this rhythm is the natural music of English!
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Recent Questions
Great question, Sovan! The short answer is NO, you don't have to speak this way to be understood. You can speak clearly and formally. HOWEVER, you absolutely must learn to *listen* to it, because native speakers will talk to you like this every day! hearing
Is "gonna" and "wanna" part of connected speech?
Yes! Those are extreme examples of assimilation and elision working together over time. "Going to" became "gonna" because it's much faster to say. Good catch! check_circle
Teacher, do I *have* to speak like this to be fluent? I feel like I'm pronouncing things incorrectly on purpose.