Eva Easton

Authentic American Pronunciation

linking #5:  d + y = /d͡ʒ/

 

Linking
is a basic element of American English Pronunciation.
In a dictionary, words are given in isolation.
In natural speech, however, you don’t say words separately.
You connect words together.
You Link them.

Linking Pattern #5:  /d/+ /y/ = /d͡ʒ/

And now it’s your turn.
Which sentence do you hear?
Linking /d/ + /y/ … or no linking?

1. I'm glad you're here.
2. I told you not to do it.
3. What did you get her for her birthday?
4. Could you help me.
5. Could you take care of that for me.
6. What did you get her for her birthday?
7. I'm glad you're here.
8. Could you take care of that for me.
9. Could you help me.
10. Did you get my e-mail?
11. Did you get my e-mail?
12. I told you not to do it.

pattern 1:  consonant sound + vowel sound
pattern 1:  consonant sound /dId/ + vowel sound
pattern 2:  vowel sound /y, w/ & vowel sound
pattern 3:  consonant & same consonant
pattern 4:  t + y = /t͡ʃ/
pattern 5:  d + y = /d͡ʒ/

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