How do native English speakers say "what's up"?

Native speakers reduce "what's up" to "wassup" (/wʌˈsʌp/) in natural speech. A casual greeting, similar to 'Hello' or 'How are you?'

what's up → wassup | Elision

Q: What is the connected speech form of "what's up"?

"what's up" becomes "wassup" — a elision pattern. The 't' sound in 'what's' often disappears, and the 's' can blend with 'up', creating a faster, more casual way to say this common greeting.

what's up → wassup /wʌˈsʌp/ Elision

A casual greeting, similar to 'Hello' or 'How are you?'

The 't' sound in 'what's' often disappears, and the 's' can blend with 'up', creating a faster, more casual way to say this common greeting.

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what's up → wassup

/wʌˈsʌp/

A casual greeting, similar to 'Hello' or 'How are you?'

The 't' sound in 'what's' often disappears, and the 's' can blend with 'up', creating a faster, more casual way to say this common greeting.

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Example 1

Hey man, wassup?

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Example 2

Wassup, you good?

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Example 3

Text me later, wassup with you?

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Example 4

Oh, hey, wassup, didn't expect to see you here.

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Example 5

Wassup, you got any plans for the weekend?

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what's up → wassup