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Most of the phrases from this programme have consonant to vowel linking.
ok
take it or leave it
I don't mind it
To find out more about this and other kinds of linking visit the Connected Speech section of our Pronunciation area.
In the phrase:
I can take it or leave it
the word 'can' is not stressed. When it is stressed it's pronunciation is:
can stressed
When it isn't stressed it's pronunciation is:
can weak
This is called a 'weak' form. Weak forms are very important to the natural rhythm of English
Pronounciation
Most of the phrases from this programme have consonant to vowel linking.
ok
take it or leave it
I don't mind it
To find out more about this and other kinds of linking visit the Connected Speech section of our Pronunciation area.
In the phrase:
I can take it or leave it
the word 'can' is not stressed. When it is stressed it's pronunciation is:
can stressed
When it isn't stressed it's pronunciation is:
can weak
This is called a 'weak' form. Weak forms are very important to the natural rhythm of English
Pronounciation