Unit 9. Abstract, Next Friday.
Consonant Clusters Within and Across Words
Unit 9; Part A
Consonant clusters also occur within words. For example:
Note: Some clusters found within words can also be found at the beginning of words (dislike - slow), at the end of words (important - lamp), or both (escape - Scotland/ask); but others can't (abstract, invisible). |
Unit 9; Part B
When a word ending with a consonant or consonants is followed by aword beginning with a consonant or consonants, a new consonant clusteracross words is formed. These can be particularly difficult topronounce when they come within a speech unit without a pause: // it's an elm tree// // there's a children's playground// When consonant clusters are divided by a pause, they are often easier to pronounce: // if Tom can't take you to the film// try Mike// // there'll be three suitcases// two of Joan's// plus my own// |
Unit 9; Part C
All the consonant clusters within the speech units in thisconversation are underlined. Listen and follow the notes. Some clustersare simplified with sounds left out or changed to make them easier topronounce. (Units 26-31 give detailed information on all these features of fluent speech.) |
Unit 9; Part D
Words that commonly go together in phrases and compounds (examplesof these are given in Units 16-18) are generally said within speechunits. Consonants at the word boundaries are usually run together in acluster. For example:
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Exercises
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