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    elision

    US /ɪˈlɪʒən/

    ・

    UK /ɪˈlɪʒn/

    C2
    n.NounOmission of a sound between two words
    Every language has specific rules for elision

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    How to Do a British Accent | Accent Training

    05:36How to Do a British Accent | Accent Training
    • It's a non-rhotic accent is what we call it, except when a word ends with an R and the next word begins with a vowel. It's called elision.

      It's a non-rhotic accent is what we call it, except when a word ends with an R and the next word begins with a vowel. It's called elision.

    • It's called elision.

      It's called elision.

    A2

    IELTS Speaking: How to get a much higher score

    18:08IELTS Speaking: How to get a much higher score
    • So, for example, things like elision or assimilation.

      So, for example, things like elision or assimilation.

    • So, for example, things like elision or assimilation.

      So, for example, things like elision or assimilation.

    B1

    Sound like a native speaker: the BEST pronunciation advice

    13:49Sound like a native speaker: the BEST pronunciation advice
    • Hi, everyone. I'm Jade. What we're talking about today, is elision. And that's one of

      Hi, everyone. I'm Jade. What we're talking about today, is elision. And that's one of

    • tea?" And we've got an example of elision in that sentence. The written sentence would

      tea?" And we've got an example of elision in that sentence. The written sentence would

    B1

    5 TIPS TO SOUND LIKE A NATIVE SPEAKER

    07:245 TIPS TO SOUND LIKE A NATIVE SPEAKER
    • Number three, It's elision. And elision is when one sound just disappears. For example, next door, you would say next door.

      Number three, It's elision. And elision is when one sound just disappears. For example, next door, you would say next door.

    A2

    10 Stunningly Beautiful English Words

    03:0110 Stunningly Beautiful English Words
    • The next word is "elision." Elision.

      The next word is "elision." Elision.

    • Elision is the omission of a sound or syllable.

      Elision is the omission of a sound or syllable.

    B2

    The 4 Secrets to Speaking Quickly & Fluently - CONNECTED SPEECH #spon

    08:36The 4 Secrets to Speaking Quickly & Fluently - CONNECTED SPEECH #spon
    • There are four topics which we are going to cover: catenation, intrusion, elision, and assimilation.

      There are four topics which we are going to cover: catenation, intrusion, elision, and assimilation.

    • catenation, intrusion, elision and assimilation.

      catenation, intrusion, elision and assimilation.

    A2

    8 Ways to Speak English with an American Accent

    10:058 Ways to Speak English with an American Accent
    • Elision where we omit a sound for example the t in the word kept when it comes before going

      Elision where we omit a sound for example the t in the word kept when it comes before going

    • Finally, let me tell you about elision, where we omit a sound.

      Finally, let me tell you about elision, where we omit a sound.

    B1

    Say These 16 Phrases and Sound British Instantly!

    14:53Say These 16 Phrases and Sound British Instantly!
    • There is an elision of T because it is sandwiched between the N and the K of "complain." So it becomes, "Yeah, can't complain." Number fourteen: "it's doing my head in." So this means it's really annoying me.

      There is an elision of T because it is sandwiched between the N and the K of "complain." So it becomes, "Yeah, can't complain." Number fourteen: "it's doing my head in." So this means it's really annoying me.

    • There is an elision of t because it is sandwiched between the n and the K of complain.

      There is an elision of t because it is sandwiched between the n and the K of complain.

    A2

    What grammar mistakes do native speakers make?

    17:09What grammar mistakes do native speakers make?
    • Word elision.

      Word elision.

    A2

    PRONUNCIATION: Elision of /t/

    04:01PRONUNCIATION: Elision of /t/
    • When a sound disappears in between two words, it's called elision. Here are some other examples:

      When a sound disappears in between two words, it's called elision. Here are some other examples:

    A2