[General] How to pronounce "Last Order" fluently?

Status
Not open for further replies.

EngFan

Member
Joined
Sep 16, 2010
Member Type
Student or Learner
Native Language
Quechua
Home Country
Qatar
Current Location
Argentina
Hi Everyone,

I'd like to know do I need to pronounce the "T" sound of "Last Order" in fast speech, or just pronounce "Las order"? Please advise.

EngFan
 

BobK

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Jul 29, 2006
Location
Spencers Wood, near Reading, UK
Member Type
Retired English Teacher
Native Language
English
Home Country
UK
Current Location
UK
Hi Everyone,

I'd like to know do I need to pronounce the "T" sound of "Last Order" in fast speech, or just pronounce "Las order"? Please advise.

EngFan


There is some kind of stop consonant, which is sometimes attenuated. It might also be replaced sometimes by a glottal stop. But most people (even those who use glottal stops elsewhere) say /la:s'tɔ:də/.

b
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top