Linking words togetherJoining a final consonant to a following vowel in connected speech.Related learning areasEnglish PronunciationRelated conceptsContractions 'll and won'tDiphthongsDouble consonants in spelling and soundFinal -s and -es — /s/, /z/, and /ɪz/HomophonesIntonation in wh- questionsLeads toThe weak form of to and linkingQuestionsAll questions in this subjectStart learningStart free practice