Examples and practice exercises
Elision: Examples and Practice Exercises
Examples of Elision in English
- Omission of /t/: “want to” → “wanna”
- Omission of /d/: “should have” → “should’ve”
- Omission of /h/: “have a” → “’ave a”
- Omission of /l/: “talk to” → “talk to”
Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Identify the elision
Identify the elision in the following phrases:
- wanna
- should’ve
- ’ave a
- talk to
- gonna
- gotta
- don’t
- can’t
- won’t
- isn’t
Exercise 2: Pronounce the phrases
Pronounce the following phrases with the correct elision:
- want to
- should have
- have a
- talk to
- going to
- got to
- do not
- cannot
- will not
- is not
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences
Complete the following sentences with the correct elided form of the word:
- “I _______ to go to the party.” (want)
- “You _______ be late.” (should)
- “_______ you want to go?” (have)
- “I _______ to eat.” (want)
- “She _______ like coffee.” (doesn’t)
Additional tips:
- Listen to native speakers: Pay attention to how native speakers use elision in their speech.
- Practice regularly: The more you practice, the better you will become at identifying and using elision.
- Use a dictionary: Many dictionaries indicate the correct pronunciation of words, including elision patterns.
By practicing these exercises, you can improve your understanding and production of elision in English.