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American English Pronunciation: Linking and Liasons

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Linking happens in every English sentence. We connect two words together when the first word ends in a vowel sound and the next word begins with the same vowel sound.
that table sounds like thattable
next time sounds like nexttime

We also connect words when the first word ends with a consonant sound and the next word begins with a vowel sound.
about it sounds like aboudit
passed out sounds like passdout

If you use liaisons like native speakers do your speech will sound smoother and less choppy to American listeners.

Ann Cook’s book American Accent Training does an excellent job of teaching you to use linking to improve your accent.

Here is some more information about how to improve your American English pronunciation using linking or liaisons.
Liaisons in American English

Related posts:

  1. Linking in Spoken English
  2. Linking within Words for Smoother Speech
  3. Syllable Stress Patterns: Compound Words
  4. American English Pronunciation:The Voiced & Voiceless Th Sounds
  5. Linking in American English

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