Front

Which term describes omitting or deleting sounds (like vowels or consonants) in speech?

Back

Elision

Front

What is it called when the end sound of one word smoothly connects to the start of the next?

Back

Linking

Front

Why do speakers naturally use elision and linking?

Back

To make speaking easier, faster, and smoother.

Front

In the common way of saying "chocolate", which part often gets elided (dropped)?

Back

The middle, unstressed vowel sound

Front

When someone quickly says "I must go", which sound is very likely to be elided?

Back

The /t/ in 'must'.

Front

If "family" is pronounced as "fam'ly" (/fæmli/), what has happened?

Back

Vowel elision (syncope)