Pronunciation Tips

Linking Same and Similar Continuous Consonants

The linked consonant sound is extended, or pronounced for a slightly longer amount of time than a normal, single sound.

Note the difference

MORE ICE

MORE RICE

phone number

Could I get his phone number?

cancer research

They specialize in cancer research.

Play feel like

I feel like having pizza for lunch.

Enough for

That's enough for now.

everyone knows

I think everyone knows already.

Play human nature

Human nature is still a mystery.

science center

Have you seen the new science center?

enormous success

The presentation was an enormous success!

with therapy

She'll improve with therapy.

path through

There's a nice path through the park.

Was sitting

The dog was sitting on the wall.

is sick

Kristen is sick again today.

Open your books to page 46

Let`s do it together