Reduction is when a vowel in an unstressed syllable
is pronounced /ə, ɪ/ or disappears completely.
In this lesson, we practice:
What do you…? = whaddaya
What are you…? = whaddaya
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Now it’s your turn.
Here’s your audio pronunciation quiz.
Fill in the blank with do or are.
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Another excellent listening exercise!!!!!!
Michael,
It you say it’s so, it must be so. 😉
Eva
20 out of 20, not bad 🙂
The red book “Whaddaya Say” you sent me years ago now pays off.
Thank you
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Congrat!
Eva
It’s really excellent!
Thank you, Larisa. These reduced forms are really important for understanding native speakers.
Eva