REDUCTION AND ELISION IN SPOKEN ENGLISH

• Kamola Sayfullayeva Toʻxtasinjon qizi

  Student of Fergana State university

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This research examines two important phonetic phenomena in spoken English: reduction and elision, which are fundamental characteristics of continuous speech. Understanding these linguistic processes is vital for comprehending how native English speakers naturally produce and interpret language. The paper presents a theoretical framework for both phenomena, explores their various forms and the phonological contexts in which they occur, and provides real-world speech examples. The findings indicate that these processes enhance the rhythm and smoothness of English communication while serving important functions in making speech patterns simpler and more efficient for everyday interaction.

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