by Barry Pennock-Speck - ict4u2learn

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Coalescent Assimilation

 

Coalescent assimilation


Example Do you smoke?: In slower speech we might say: dju sməʊk. In fast, casual speech we could say: dʒu sməʊk.

Listen and indicate whether there is a) coalescent assimilation or b) no coalescent assimilation.

1. Could you give me a hand? a or b


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2. Do you like it? a or b


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3. Would you like a cup of tea? a or b


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4. Did you go? a or b


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5. Could you explain that? a or b


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6. Should you take the wrapping off? a or b

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