LINKING SOUND

This is a summary of the rules for linking.

1. C + V

For example: (An apple)

a. Silent ‘e’ – cross out and link to the sound before. (Like it)
b. Silent ‘h’ – cross out and link to the sound after.

2. V + V =

If the first vowel sound is an /i/ and your mouth is in the “smiling” position, the link
sounds is ‘y’.
For example : (See it)

3. V = V =

If the first vowel sound is an /uw/ sound and your mouth is round, the linking sounds is
‘w’
For example : (to all)

4. C + C

If a word ends with a continuant and the next word begins with the same continuant,
make a consonant l o n g e r
For example : (Nice city)
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

o Draw the linking lines.

o Practice saying these sentences out loud with your partner

1. I have eaten an apple.

2. I have seen an Alien.

3. I have never eaten a live octopus

4. Have you eaten at Nikko Sushi ?

5. He has robbed a bank

6. Why are you so angry at me? I haven’t done anything wrong!

7. have you cleaned up your room yet?

8. He has eaten an unripe banana, that’s why he’s sick.

9. He has written an angry letter.

10. She has lived in an apartment all her life

11. I have eaten escargot.

12. I have ridden a horse many times.

13. I have driven all over B.C

14. I have flown in an airplane.

15. I have given a presentation at a conference.