Connected speech: dropped syllables (probably, comfortable, family)
Phonics · Connected speech · C2 · 20 min. Discover which syllables disappear in natural British speech, count the syllables in everyday words and practise saying them the way fluent speakers do.
About this worksheet
Discover which syllables disappear in natural British speech, count the syllables in everyday words and practise saying them the way fluent speakers do.
- Level
- C2
- Category
- Phonics
- Topic
- Connected speech
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Exercises
- Key words, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task
- Answer key
- Included
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On the sheet
- Key words: Read the careful and natural forms aloud. A weak vowel next to /r/, /l
- Multiple choice: How many syllables does each word usually have in natural British spee
- Speaking / writing task: Read the sentences aloud in a relaxed, natural way. Cross out the vowe