How do native English speakers say "let me"?

Native speakers reduce "let me" to "lemme" (/ˈlɛmi/) in natural speech. Allow me or permit me to do something, often used when offering help or starting an action.

let me → lemme | Reduction

Q: What is the connected speech form of "let me"?

"let me" becomes "lemme" — a reduction pattern. When 'let' and 'me' are spoken together quickly, the 't' sound in 'let' often disappears, and the 'e' vowel becomes unstressed, blending into a faster, smoother sound.

let me → lemme /ˈlɛmi/ Reduction

Allow me or permit me to do something, often used when offering help or starting an action.

When 'let' and 'me' are spoken together quickly, the 't' sound in 'let' often disappears, and the 'e' vowel becomes unstressed, blending into a faster, smoother sound.

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let me → lemme

/ˈlɛmi/

Allow me or permit me to do something, often used when offering help or starting an action.

When 'let' and 'me' are spoken together quickly, the 't' sound in 'let' often disappears, and the 'e' vowel becomes unstressed, blending into a faster, smoother sound.

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Example 1

Hey, lemme know if you need anything.

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Example 2

Lemme see that for a second.

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Example 3

Just lemme get my coat.

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Example 4

Uh oh, lemme explain what happened.

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Example 5

Lemme call you back in five.

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let me → lemme