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In connected speech, what is elision?

AChanging stress patterns

BRaising pitch

COmission of a sound

DAddition of syllables

Answer:

C. Omission of a sound

Read Explanation:

Elision refers to omitting sounds in rapid speech, like saying “them” as /ðm/.


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