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Rule: When a word ends in an /i/ sound and the next word begins with a vowel, the words are connected by a light /j/ (pronounced “y”) sound.
Practice connecting the words that end in vowels with the words that begin with vowels. Read each one three times.
early adopter an alloy of bronze and zinc try out deploy a strategy today in business |
proprietary information lay over risky alternative finally agree pay out |
Rule: When a word ends in a /u/ sound and the next word begins with a vowel, the words are connected by a light /w/ sound.
Practice connecting the words that end in vowels with the words that begin with vowels. Read each one three times.
new architecture vow of silence tow away zone knew of him two options |
end to end now and then true answer who were allow unlimited access |
For the items below, first mark the thought groups. Next, practice reading the sentences while connecting the vowels inside the thought groups. Read each one three times.
The company had to change the way it did business.
The company opted to deploy a new infrastructure.
Because customers don’t have to pay an annual fee, membership is way up.
Although he knew it was illegal, he occasionally parked in a tow away zone.
They had a powwow to see if they could finally agree on a new advisor.