How do native English speakers say "would you"?

Native speakers reduce "would you" to "woojoo" (/wʊdʒuː/) in natural speech. Used to politely ask a question, make an offer, or invite someone to do something.

would you → woojoo | Assimilation

Q: What is the connected speech form of "would you"?

"would you" becomes "woojoo" — a assimilation pattern. When the /d/ sound at the end of 'would' meets the /j/ sound at the beginning of 'you', they often blend together to form a /dʒ/ sound, similar to the 'j' in 'jump'.

would you → woojoo /wʊdʒuː/ Assimilation

Used to politely ask a question, make an offer, or invite someone to do something.

When the /d/ sound at the end of 'would' meets the /j/ sound at the beginning of 'you', they often blend together to form a /dʒ/ sound, similar to the 'j' in 'jump'.

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would you → woojoo

/wʊdʒuː/

Used to politely ask a question, make an offer, or invite someone to do something.

When the /d/ sound at the end of 'would' meets the /j/ sound at the beginning of 'you', they often blend together to form a /dʒ/ sound, similar to the 'j' in 'jump'.

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Example 1

Would you like some coffee?

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Example 2

Would you mind closing the door?

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Example 3

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Example 4

Woojoo mind grabbing me a water?

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Example 5

So, woojoo rather hit the gym or just chill?

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would you → woojoo