Video | What do you want?

Hi! Today I want to talk about the cadence, reduction and linking of the common phrase What do you want? in American English.

Cadence is the rhythm and pitch of spoken English. We stress certain words and syllables, and reduce and link others. In my opinion, the best way to learn cadence is by listening and practicing over and over, until it comes naturally to you.

So listen and practice these phrases aloud. Notice the reduction and linking, and how the words and sounds blend together.

What do you want?

What do you want?

What do you want?

What do you want?

What do you want?

What do you want?

Notice the linking and reduction. Whadduhya, Whadduhya

Keep practicing! Cadence is learned through lots of repetition.

What do you want?

What do you want?

What do you want?

What do you want?

What do you want?

What do you want?

When you master the cadence of American English you can speak with confidence and your listening skills will improve significantly.