Watch the video and practise the examples of connected speech:
- catenation / linking: an apple, it isn’t
- intrusion: We all play out. I go out to open the window.
- elision: next door, most common
- assimilation: meet you, did you
How do you say the following phrases and sentences? Remember about the aspects of connected speech.
a) linking:
- Is it ok.?
- I’m afraid of spiders.
- Can I use it?
- Take a look at it.
- watch a film
- That’s a good idea!
b) intrusion:
- do it
- Do me a favour.
- See you on Monday.
- go ahead
- tell me again
- go abroad
c) elision:
- next time
- want to
- do it together
- what time
- Let’s meet tomorrow.
d) assimilation:
- could you
- would you
- don’t you
- I want you