How do native English speakers say "can have"?

Native speakers reduce "can have" to "can 'ave" (/kən.əv/) in natural speech. To be able to possess or experience something, or to perform an action.

can have → can 'ave | Elision

Q: What is the connected speech form of "can have"?

"can have" becomes "can 'ave" — a elision pattern. When 'have' comes after a modal verb like 'can', the 'h' sound often disappears. The vowel sound in 'have' also becomes shorter and less clear, sounding like 'uhv'.

can have → can 'ave /kən.əv/ Elision

To be able to possess or experience something, or to perform an action.

When 'have' comes after a modal verb like 'can', the 'h' sound often disappears. The vowel sound in 'have' also becomes shorter and less clear, sounding like 'uhv'.

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can have → can 'ave

/kən.əv/

To be able to possess or experience something, or to perform an action.

When 'have' comes after a modal verb like 'can', the 'h' sound often disappears. The vowel sound in 'have' also becomes shorter and less clear, sounding like 'uhv'.

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We can have dinner at 7 if you're ready.

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You can have my old jacket if you want it.

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They can have some time to think about it.

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