Hi! This is Amy, with Go Places English and today I want to talk about the linking and reduction of NOT A LOT OF in American English.

In our last video I discussed how to say A LOT OF in American English. But what if you want to say NOT A LOT OF?

We also link and reduce NOT A LOT OF to sound like two words. NADA-LADA.

Notice that A and OF sound the same.

NOT links to A, NA-DUH. NA-DUH.

LOT links to OF. LA-DUH. LA-DUH.

Together it sounds like NA-DUH LA-DUH.

Practice out loud with me.

not a lot of

not a lot of

not a lot of

not a lot of

not a lot of

not a lot of

Good. It’s kind of fun to say.

Let’s practice the pronunciation in some sentences. Repeat with me.

There are not a lot of people in the restaurant.

Not a lot of students come to class late.

If it’s not a lot of trouble, I’d like to stop for lunch soon.

There are not a lot of kids at the park.

It’s not a lot of work to make your bed in the morning.

Not a lot of people like that kind of music.

I feel like there are not a lot of options.

There is not a lot of rain in the summer.

Not a lot of scientists came to the meeting.

There are still not a lot of female presidents.

There are not a lot of houses for sale in this neighborhood.

There are not a lot of competitors in the game.

There is not a lot of mail in the mailbox.

There is not a lot of spicy food on the menu.

There are not a lot of colors to choose from.

Not a lot of people support the idea.

Good job. Keep practicing everyday and you will improve your English pronunciation skills.

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