you know what i think? → y'know wha-d-i think? /jəˈnoʊ ˈwʌɾaɪ θɪŋk/ Reduction
This is often used to introduce the speaker's opinion or to ask the listener if they want to hear the speaker's opinion.
This common phrase shows several reductions: 'you know' becomes 'y'know', 'what' often loses its 't' sound and merges with 'I' using a 'd' (flapped 't') sound, creating 'wha-d-I'. This helps speech flow more smoothly.
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you know what i think? → y'know wha-d-i think?
/jəˈnoʊ ˈwʌɾaɪ θɪŋk/
This is often used to introduce the speaker's opinion or to ask the listener if they want to hear the speaker's opinion.
This common phrase shows several reductions: 'you know' becomes 'y'know', 'what' often loses its 't' sound and merges with 'I' using a 'd' (flapped 't') sound, creating 'wha-d-I'. This helps speech flow more smoothly.
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Example 1
Y'know wha-d-I think? We should totally go for it!
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Example 2
So, y'know wha-d-I think about the new plan?
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Example 3
Y'know wha-d-I think? This project needs a fresh start.
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Example 4
Y'know wha-d-I think? You should just go for it.
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Example 5
Y'know wha-d-I think? That's a terrible idea.
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you know what i think? → y'know wha-d-i think?