In regressive assimilation, the first sound changes because of the second sound. , In progressive assimilation, the second sound changes because of the first sound., Coalescent assimilation means two sounds combine to form a new sound., Assimilation only happens between vowels in connected speech., The phrase “have to” is often pronounced as /hæf tuː/ due to assimilation., In “good boy,” the /d/ sound changes to /b/ because of assimilation. , ​Progressive assimilation means the first sound changes because of the second sound. , “Handbag” is usually pronounced as /ˈhæmbæɡ/ because of assimilation, Assimilation can happen both within words and between words. , Assimilation always changes vowels into consonants., In “don’t you,” the /t/ and /j/ sounds combine into /tʃ/., ​Assimilation can make speech faster and smoother.,m, Assimilation never changes the meaning of a word. , “Dogs” is pronounced with a /z/ sound at the end due to assimilation., “Cats” is pronounced with an /s/ sound at the end because of assimilation. .

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