Elisi On
Elisi On
Elisi On
Elision is the process of omitting one or more sound in a word or a phrase to make it easier
to pronounce. It is used in casual informal speech. Elision can help us to sound more
fluently and natural.
When /t/ or /d/ comes between two consonant at the end of a syllable, it gets elided
(C+T/D+C)
Ej:
● Last chance
● Father and son
● Hand bag
● Most popular
● Left turn
● First three
● Next day
● I can’t stand the rain
● It must be time to leave
● Am I the first person here?
● I don’t want it
Elision, however, does not take place if the following consonant is /h/, such as in
The past tense suffix “ed” is pronounced /d/ after a voiced consonant. If the immediately
word begins with a consonant that causes elision, then the past tense suffix itsel is elided.
The context indicates which tense is intended.
The elision of /t/ is similar to the elision of /d/ but the preceding consonant must be
voiceless in the case of /t/ elision.
As with /d/, elision does not occur if the following consonants is /h/
● Last rites
● Left wing
● Guest list
● Soft landing
● Gift wrap
● Wrist watch
The past tense suffix “ed” is pronounced /t/ after voiceless consonants. If the immediately
word begins with a consonant that causes elision, then- just like the case of /d/ - the /T/
suffix is elided.
● I left my friends
● Crossed the street
● And passed the shop
● Then lost my way
Notice that /t/ doesn’t readily elided if it would otherwise brings two /s/s together at the
end of a world.
● Ghosts
● Costs
● Feasts
● First serve
● Most surprising
● Lost soul