/d/+/y/

 

Would you go?

Could you help?

I called you.

 

Rule: When a word ends in /d/ and the next word begins with /y/, the blended sound is /dʒ/ as in job.

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Connection

Sound

Example

d + you

dʒ + you

ju or jə

I told you!

I'll page you.

d + your

dʒ + your

jər

Did your wife call?

Judge yourself.

d + you're

dʒ + you're

jər

She said you're coming.

George! You're here.

Listen and Repeat.

1. Did you go yesterday?

2. Would you like some?

3. Should you eat something?

4. Could you go with me?

5. Did your mom call?

6. Had you thought about it?

7. Should your dog go?

8. Could your friend help?

9. Would your daughter stay?

10. Had your package arrived?

 

Download the worksheet: Making Connections with /d/ and /y/ and underline where the linking occurs.