These Rules Will Improve Your English Pronunciation (Assimilation)
Today we’re looking at a feature of connected speech called assimilation. This is where the sound in a word might change because of what comes after it. For example, “Handbag” is often pronounced “hambag”. Have you come across this before?
The reason this is done is simply because it’s easier to say. Moving from the “M” sound to the “B” sound is much easier than “D” to “B”. Try it yourself and you’ll see what I mean. This is common in all dialects of English, but it’s not always consistent. Let’s look at a few common rules and see if you can try them too.