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8. Write the report.

Theory

8.1 Vowel and consonant adjustment in connected speech:
Adjustments related to C-C linking.Adjustments related to V-V, C-

V, V-C linking.

You may have noticed that English speakers don't separate all

their words like in some languages, but instead they connect them

together. This is called linking, or liaison, and it is important for
listening comprehension. It is especially crucial when pronouncing

the final sounds on words, for example making the plural or the
past tense -ed. Following are the common cases of linking in

English: linking consonant to vowel; linking vowel to vowel,
linking consonant to consonant.

8. 2 Adjustments related to sound deletion/insertion.
Adjustments on the syllable level. Weakening

The main function of most of the adjustments is to promote

the regularity of English rhythm – that is, to squeeze syllables
between stressed elements and facilitate their articulation so that

regular timing can be maintained. In the section that follows, we

discuss the processes of linking, assimilation, dissimilation,
deletion, elision, and epenthesis as they occur in connected

speech.

Typical character of sound simplifications in relation to
the degree of formality the great qualitative stability of vowels

in slow formal speech and more frequent is sound variability in
informal spoken English. Both front and back vowels in less

explicit articulation tend to be changing towards neutralized
sounds, especially in grammatical words.

Spelling Formal Informal

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