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Intonation patterns in English

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The rhythm of English speech

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Intrusion: The added sounds between words

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Elision: When sounds disappear in spoken English

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Assimilation: How sounds change in fast speech

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The flap /t/ and glottal stop in English

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Linking sounds in connected speech

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Mastering /oʊ/ and /ɪə/ sounds

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How to pronounce /ɔɪ/, /aʊ/, and /eɪ/

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Understanding diphthongs in English

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