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Rule 3. Unstressed vowels tend to be very weak and reduced in English. Remember, there is normally a big difference between strong (stressed) and weak (unstressed) vowels. Because unstressed vowels are always weak and they are often left out in articulation.

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Rule 4. The final [d] or [t] can be pronounced in the root of some words, but when a suffix is added they can be lost.

Without elision With elision

It was perfect It was perfec(t)ly marvelous

That’s exact That’s exac(t)ly right

She’s full of tact She’s very tac(t)ful

What does she want? She wan(t)s some butter

One pound of butter Ten poun(d)s of butter
Rule 5. Elision can also affect the for simple past and past participle. This means that, at speed, there may be no difference between present and past simple.