Exercise 2-15: colloquial reductions and liaisons
In order for you to recognize these sounds when used by native speakers, they are presented here, bur I don't recommend that you go out of your way to use them yourself. If, at some point, they come quite naturally of their own accord in casual conversation, you don't need to resist, but please don't force yourself to talk this way. Repeat.
I have got to go.
I have got a book.
Do you want to dance?
Do you want a banana?
Let me in.
Let me go.
I'll let you know.
Did you do it?
Not yet.
I'll meet you later.
What do you think?
What did you do with it?
How did you like it?
When did you get it?
Why did you take it?
Why don't you try it?
What are you waiting for?
What are you doing?
How is it going?
Where's the what-you-may-call-it?
Where's what-is-his-name?
How about it?
He has got to hurry because he is late.
I could've been a contender.
Could you speed it up, please?
Would you mind if I tried it?
Aren't you Bob Barker?
Can't you see it my way for a change?
Don't you get it?
I should have told you.
Tell her that I miss her.
Tell him that I miss him.
To have your liaisons tested, call （800）457-4255.
In order for you to recognize these sounds when used by native speakers, they are presented here, bur I don't recommend that you go out of your way to use them yourself. If, at some point, they come quite naturally of their own accord in casual conversation, you don't need to resist, but please don't force yourself to talk this way. Repeat.
I have got to go.
I have got a book.
Do you want to dance?
Do you want a banana?
Let me in.
Let me go.
I'll let you know.
Did you do it?
Not yet.
I'll meet you later.
What do you think?
What did you do with it?
How did you like it?
When did you get it?
Why did you take it?
Why don't you try it?
What are you waiting for?
What are you doing?
How is it going?
Where's the what-you-may-call-it?
Where's what-is-his-name?
How about it?
He has got to hurry because he is late.
I could've been a contender.
Could you speed it up, please?
Would you mind if I tried it?
Aren't you Bob Barker?
Can't you see it my way for a change?
Don't you get it?
I should have told you.
Tell her that I miss her.
Tell him that I miss him.
To have your liaisons tested, call （800）457-4255.