Connected Speech Features

What is assimilation in connected speech?

• Assimilation in connected speech is the process of combining two sounds into one sound.

• Assimilation in connected speech is the process of separating sounds into individual phonemes.

• Assimilation in connected speech is the process of changing the meaning of words in a sentence.

• Assimilation in connected speech is the process of modifying or changing sounds to make them easier to pronounce in the context of surrounding sounds.

Give an example of assimilation in connected speech.

• saw it

• did it

• do it

• good boys

What is elision in connected speech?

• Addition of sounds in a word or phrase when spoken in a sentence.

• Omission of sounds in a word or phrase when spoken in a sentence.

• The process of separating sounds in a word or phrase when spoken in a sentence.

• The use of hand gestures to emphasize words in a sentence.

Provide an example of elision in connected speech.

• since then

• hafta

• Send them now

• work hard

What is catenation in connected speech?

• Linking in connected speech is the process of separating words and creating pauses between them.

• Linking in connected speech is the process of connecting words together in a smooth and continuous manner.

• Linking in connected speech is the process of emphasizing certain words by pronouncing them louder.

• Linking in connected speech is the process of changing the meaning of words by altering their pronunciation.

Give an example of catenation in connected speech.

• saw it

• did it

• I'm go

• I'm goinging to

What is vowel reductions in connected speech?

• Pronunciation of words with no stress or vowel sounds in connected speech.

• Pronunciation of words with exaggerated stress or vowel sounds in connected speech.

• Pronunciation of words with reduced stress or vowel sounds in connected speech.

• Pronunciation of words with different meanings in connected speech.

Give an example of vowel reduction in connected speech.

• going to the store

• the largest lake in the world

• Law and order

• Read and write