Elision - Connected speech

#elt #learnenglish #englishwithtom #pronunciation #englishspeaking #connectedspeech #elision Pronunciation tips, practice, and lessons with Tom. In this video, we look at elision, a part of connected speech. Elision is the omission of certain sounds, for example the /t/ sound and /d/ sound, especially when they are in consonant clusters e.g. chris/t/mas or in the final position e.g. fish an/d/ chips. Watch to the end for listening and speaking activities. Omission of /t/ - Christmas, Westminster, next one Omission of /d/ - fish and chips, sandwich, old car 00:21 what is elision? 01:14 omission of /t/ 02:04 omission of /d/ 03:01 practice 04:17 try and listen and notice elision 05:51 examples of elision 06:39 answers to the questions Check the connected speech playlist for more videos on connected speech    • English Connected Speech   Like, comment, subscribe and share with your friends. Keywords: elision, connected speech, English pronunciation, phonetics, syllable reduction, speech clarity, language learning, EFL, ESL, natural speech, listening skills, fluency, phonological rules, interactive exercises, pronunciation practice, everyday English, speaking skills, intonation, communication, teaching techniques. Paragraph: In the video "Elision - Connected Speech," learners will explore the phenomenon of elision, where certain sounds or syllables are omitted in natural speech, contributing to a more fluid and rapid conversation style. This lesson emphasizes the phonetic aspects of elision and its impact on speech clarity, helping students recognize and adapt to these common reductions. By practicing elision, viewers will enhance their listening skills and improve their overall fluency, making their spoken English sound more natural. Hashtags: #Elision #ConnectedSpeech #EnglishPronunciation #Phonetics #LanguageLearning #EFL #ESL #Fluency #ListeningSkills #SpeechClarity