Pronunciation Tips
Linking words: linking consonants to vowels
Native English speakers often connect the ending sound of one word with the beginning sound of the next word. This is called sound-linking. For example, when a word ends in a consonant, and the next word begins with a vowel, we can connect the final consonant to the next vowel. When doing it, we make it sound as if the second word starts with a consonant.
e.g. We really have
a lotin common.
Listen to the following sentences, and mark the linking words. Then, read aloud.
- I’m not sure if we will get along well when we meet in person.
- Donald must complete a safety check of the entire factory every week.
- When are you going to make a move from messaging someone to actually meeting them?
- In the US, people often ask for a refund if they are unhappy with something they bought.