Phonological processes
Sound changes that happen naturally to make combinations of sounds easier to
pronounce. The most common phonological processes in English are:
- Linking: The last sound of one word is often linked or blended with the !rst sound
of the next word so that the two words sound like one unit. - Assimilation: A sound change in which one sound becomes more similar to a sound
that comes before or after it. - Deletion: A sound change in which a sound may disappear or not be clearly
pronounced in certain contexts.
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Section 12 - Connected Speech
Assimilation, Deletion, Linking
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