i can't believe you did that. → i can't believe ya did that. /aɪ kænt bɪˈliːv jə dɪd ðæt/ Sentence Reduction
I am surprised or shocked that you did that.
In fast, natural speech, the word 'you' often reduces to 'ya' (/jə/). This weak form can be hard to hear and understand if you're not used to it, as its vowel sound is very short and indistinct.
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i can't believe you did that. → i can't believe ya did that.
/aɪ kænt bɪˈliːv jə dɪd ðæt/
I am surprised or shocked that you did that.
In fast, natural speech, the word 'you' often reduces to 'ya' (/jə/). This weak form can be hard to hear and understand if you're not used to it, as its vowel sound is very short and indistinct.
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Example 1
I can't believe ya knew the answer.
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Example 2
Did ya really think that was a good idea?
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Example 3
Why didn't ya tell me sooner?
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Example 4
You really just called her? I can't believe ya did that.
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Example 5
No way, you pranked the boss! I can't believe ya did that.
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i can't believe you did that. → i can't believe ya did that.