Coalescence: /d/ & /j/ - Connected speech

#learnenglish #englishwithtom #pronunciation #connectedspeech #assimilation    • English Connected Speech   Check this playlist for more videos on connected speech. In this video, we look at coalescent assimilation of /d/ and /j/, a big part of connected speech. Coalescent assimilation is when two sounds combine, come together, to make a third sound. 00:22 What is coalescent assimilation? 03:21 Practice time 05:30 Question types 07:12 With every day verbs One type of coalescent assimilation often happens when /d/ is followed by a /j/ sound. They coalesce to make the /dʒ/ sound: How could you? You did your best. Wow, a red yacht! Question tags with /dʒ/ coalescence: You didn’t, did you? You hadn’t, had you? You couldn’t, could you? You shouldn’t, should you? You wouldn’t, would you? EVERY DAY VERBS: Send you Lend you Offend you Pretend you Feed you Hand you Pronunciation tips, practice, and lessons with Tom. Like, comment, subscribe and share with your friends. Keywords: Coalescence, /d/ and /j/, /dʒ/ sound, connected speech, pronunciation, phonetics, English learners, speech clarity, consonant blending, improving fluency, speech patterns, understanding coalescence, articulation, everyday English, practical examples, enhancing listening skills, effective communication, language development, informal language, sound changes, listening comprehension. Paragraph: In the video on the "Coalescence of /d/ & /j/ to Create the /dʒ/ Sound in Connected Speech," viewers will explore how the combination of the sounds /d/ and /j/ often results in the /dʒ/ sound in natural spoken English. This phenomenon can affect clarity and fluency, making it essential for English learners to understand and practice. The video will provide practical examples and tips to help learners recognize and produce the coalesced sounds, enhancing their overall pronunciation and communication skills. Hashtags: #Coalescence #ConnectedSpeech #/d/and/j/ #/dʒ/Sound #Pronunciation #EnglishLearners #ImprovingFluency #SpeechClarity #ListeningSkills #EffectiveCommunication