Didja Hear That? Part 2: Assimilation in Everyday American English
In the previous episode of The Accent Journey, we looked at examples of assimilation and connected speech, such as supposed to → suppose-ta,…
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Podcast Companion: Assimilation in American English (Part 1)
In this week’s episode of The Accent Journey Podcast, we explore the first of two episodes on assimilation in connected American English, the…
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The H You Don’t Need: How “Give Him a Call” Becomes “Give ’Im a Call”
Listen to a native American English speaker say: Give him a call. At normal conversational speed, you may hear something closer to: Give…
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The Disappearing D: Why “Supposed To,” “Used To,” and “Have To” Don’t Sound the Way They’re Spelled
If you’ve ever listened to an American say the phrases supposed to, used to, or have to, you may have noticed that the…
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Why “Big Game” Only Needs One G: How to Merge Consonants in American English
Listen carefully to an American saying big game, some money, or black cat. You might expect to hear two separate consonants where the…
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