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Speaker 1: Hey there, it's Michael here and welcome back to Speak

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Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I'm here every

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week with a quick, one point lesson to help you

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improve your pronunciation, rhythm and intonation. Today, let's talk about

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another tiny word that changes in Natural American English. Of.

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In everyday conversation, of usually reduces to a quick sound.

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The sound is dropped and you're left with the vowel sound. Uh.

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A cup of coffee becomes a cup of coffee. A

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lot of people becomes a lot of people. Kind of

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strange becomes kind of strange. Let's practice repeat after me.

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A cup of coffee, a bunch of flowers, a lot

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of people. Now you're speaking like a native. Hey. Thanks

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for listening, and remember to follow and subscribe so you

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won't miss the next Happy English podcast and next week's

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Speak Naturally in a Minute. Until next time, keep learning

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and keep it cool.