Skip navigation

by Barry Pennock-Speck - ict4u2learn

Regressive Assimilation

 

Regressive Assimilation

Example Bad boys: In slower speech we might say: bæd bɔɪz. In fast, casual speech we could say: bæb bɔɪz.

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

1. The sun kissed shore. a or b


Enable JavaScript

 

2. This year is the best. a or b


Enable JavaScript

 

3. Start paying. a or b


Enable JavaScript

 

4. Very sad boys. a or b


Enable JavaScript

 

5. These young men. a or b


Enable JavaScript

 

6. He’s quite good. a or b


Enable JavaScript

 

7. Light brown shoes. a or b


Enable JavaScript

 

8. Good God! a or b


Enable JavaScript