The biggest misconception about native-level speech is that it hinges on pronunciation. While clear articulation is vital, a perfect accent is surprisingly low on the priority list for most listeners.
The sounds bleed together. "Want to" becomes "wanna." "Going to" becomes "gonna." "Got to" becomes "gotta." "Don't know" becomes "dunno." Speak Like a Native
You don't need to fix 100% of your pronunciation. You need to fix the 20% that causes misunderstandings. For most learners, this is: The biggest misconception about native-level speech is that
Sometimes, extra sounds are added between words to smooth the transition. Contractions: this is: Sometimes
This isn't laziness; it's . Native speakers use three primary linking techniques: