Connected speech: elision in clusters and weak syllables
Phonics · Connected speech · B2 · 15 min. Notice the /t/, /d/, /h/ and schwa sounds that disappear in natural speech, and count the syllables you really hear.
About this worksheet
Notice the /t/, /d/, /h/ and schwa sounds that disappear in natural speech, and count the syllables you really hear.
- Level
- B2
- Category
- Phonics
- Topic
- Connected speech
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Exercises
- Key words, Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
- Answer key
- Included
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On the sheet
- Key words: Read the rules. Brackets show sounds that often disappear.
- Multiple choice: Which sound usually disappears in natural speech?
- Gap-fill: How many syllables do you usually hear? Write the number.
- Speaking / writing task: Read these sentences aloud at natural speed. Cross out the sounds that
- Writing lines: Write your two sentences.
