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:

1. wanna
2. should’ve
3. ’ave a
4. talk to
5. gonna
6. gotta
7. don’t
8. can’t
9. won’t
10. isn’t

Exercise 2: Pronounce the phrases

Pronounce the following phrases with the correct elision:

1. want to
2. should have
3. have a
4. talk to
5. going to
6. got to
7. do not
8. cannot
9. will not
10. is not

Exercise 3: Complete the sentences

Complete the following sentences with the correct elided form of the word:

1. “I _______ to go to the party.” (want)
2. “You _______ be late.” (should)
3. “_______ you want to go?” (have)
4. “I _______ to eat.” (want)
5. “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.

Syllabus for Pronunciation of English Language