Consonant Clusters
Sometimes in certain consonant clusters (a string of two or more consonants in a word) the sounds may be reduced or dropped. Below are some of these reductions.
The sts cluster
In the consonant cluster 'sts', the /t/ can be dropped.
to see these examples. The first word is with proper enunciation, the second with
the reduced sounds. Then listen to the words in sentences with your voice.
costs (cos:s) A Porsche costs way too much for me.
masts (mas:s) The masts on the sailing ship were over forty feet tall.
tests (tes:s) Most students are not that fond of tests.
The sks cluster
In the consonant cluster 'sks' the /k/ may be dropped.
to see these examples. The first word is with proper enunciation, the second with
the reduced sounds. Then listen to the words in sentences with your voice.
masks (mas:s) At a costume party, masks are mandatory.
asks (as:s) A certain relative of mine often asks me for money.
desks (des:s) The desks used in classrooms are usually uncomfortable.
Clusters Consonantes
A veces, en ciertos grupos consonánticos (una cadena de dos o más consonantes en una palabra) los sonidos pueden ser reducidos o retirados. A continuación se presentan algunas de estas reducciones.
El cluster pts
En el cluster 'pts' consonantes, la / t / se puede quitar.
ver estos ejemplos. La primera palabra es la enunciación correcta, el segundo con
los sonidos reducidos. Luego escucha las palabras en oraciones con tu voz.
costs (cos:s) A Porsche costs way too much for me.
masts (mas:s) The masts on the sailing ship were over forty feet tall.
tests (tes:s) Most students are not that fond of tests.
La mayoría de los estudiantes no son tan aficionados a las pruebas.
El cluster sks
En 'sks' el grupo consonántico la / k / puede ser disminuido.
ver estos ejemplos. La primera palabra es la enunciación correcta, el segundo con
los sonidos reducidos. Luego de escuchar las palabras en oraciones con tu voz.
masks (mas:s) At a costume party, masks are mandatory.
asks (as:s) A certain relative of mine often asks me for money.
desks (des:s) The desks used in classrooms are usually uncomfortable.
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