would you mind closing the door? → wudja mind closin' the door? /wədʒə maɪnd ˈkloʊzɪn ðə dɔːr/ Assimilation
A polite way to ask someone to close the door.
When 'would you' is spoken quickly, the 'd' and 'y' sounds blend together, creating a 'j' sound (assimilation). Also, the 'g' sound at the end of 'closing' often disappears (elision).
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would you mind closing the door? → wudja mind closin' the door?
/wədʒə maɪnd ˈkloʊzɪn ðə dɔːr/
A polite way to ask someone to close the door.
When 'would you' is spoken quickly, the 'd' and 'y' sounds blend together, creating a 'j' sound (assimilation). Also, the 'g' sound at the end of 'closing' often disappears (elision).
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Example 1
Wudja mind closin' the window? It's a bit chilly in here.
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Example 2
Hey, wudja mind closin' the cabinet door? It's still open.
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Example 3
Wudja mind closin' the lid after you use it? Thanks.
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Example 4
Before you leave, wudja mind closin' the door? Just wanna keep the AC in.
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Example 5
Hey, wudja mind closin' the door to the conference room? They're still talking.
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would you mind closing the door? → wudja mind closin' the door?