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What happens when two words with the same ending consonant sound are linked together?
What happens when two words with the same ending consonant sound are linked together?
- The consonant sound is emphasized
- The consonant sound is pronounced only once (correct)
- The consonant sound is pronounced twice for clarity
- The consonant sound changes
Which of the following best describes linking sounds?
Which of the following best describes linking sounds?
- A pronunciation technique that allows smooth transition between words (correct)
- A method to emphasize consonant sounds in English
- A way to elongate vowel sounds in speech
- A technique to separate words for clarity
What kind of words can be linked using consonant to consonant linking sounds?
What kind of words can be linked using consonant to consonant linking sounds?
- Words with opposite meanings
- Words with different vowel sounds
- Words with similar ending consonant sounds (correct)
- Words with similar beginning vowel sounds
How do linking sounds contribute to English speech?
How do linking sounds contribute to English speech?
What is the primary purpose of using linking sounds when speaking English?
What is the primary purpose of using linking sounds when speaking English?
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Consonant Linking
Consonant Linking
The pronunciation technique where two words ending in the same consonant sound are smoothly connected by pronouncing the consonant sound only once.
Linking Sounds
Linking Sounds
A technique used to achieve smooth transitions between words in spoken English by connecting similar ending sounds.
What are linked words?
What are linked words?
Words that can be connected using consonant to consonant linking sounds. These words usually share the same ending consonant sound.
Purpose of Linking Sounds
Purpose of Linking Sounds
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Linking Sounds in English
Linking Sounds in English
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Study Notes
Linking Sounds in English
- When two words with the same ending consonant sound are linked, the final sound of the first word merges with the initial sound of the second word, creating a smoother transition in speech.
Description of Linking Sounds
- Linking sounds enable a more fluid and natural connection between words, often enhancing the rhythm and flow of spoken language.
Types of Words for Consonant Linking
- Consonant to consonant linking can occur with various word types, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; typically involves adjacent words with the same or similar consonant endings.
Contribution of Linking Sounds to Speech
- Linking sounds facilitate easier pronunciation and improve the overall understanding of spoken English, making conversations sound more cohesive and less choppy.
Purpose of Using Linking Sounds
- The primary purpose is to enhance clarity and fluency in communication, allowing speakers to deliver their message more effectively and naturally.
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Learn about linking sounds in English pronunciation with this quiz, which includes examples and rules for similar consonants linking, consonant to consonant linking, consonant to vowel linking, and vowel to vowel linking sounds. Understand the technique of linking to smoothly say two or more words together.
