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| − | < | + | <i>Have</i> and <i>has</i> can <u>not</u> be phonetically reduced on the left side <span style="color:green;">hæf</span> and <span style="color:green;">hæs</span> never become <span style="color:green;">ə(v)</span> as it does preceding a past participle. The reduction takes place around the pivot "to". There are many similar reductions around the pivot <i>to</i> in English. </p> |
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Revision as of 17:01, 8 April 2013
have to V / need to V
phonetics
The most basic tools used to express obligation, they form a phonetic unit with the following verb. In the most informal speech, one hears:
- They all need to see a doctor.
ni:dtə(ʊ)si: - We have to stop using so much petrol.
hæftəstɑp - I really have to go now.
hæftəgəʊ - She has to finish cooking the books.
hæstəfɪnɪʃ
- I'm gonna' go (going to)
- I wanna' go (want to)
Exercise 1: Pronunciation
Practice pronouncing these verbal elements in a relaxed register:
- has to start:
hæstəstɑrt - had to stop:
hædtəstəstɑp - have to start dealing with:
hædtəstəstɑrtdi:lɪɳwɪθ - has to get done:
hæstəgetdʌn - 'll have to get it done:
lhæftəgetdʌn
