i can't believe you did that. → i can't b'lieve ya did that. /aɪ kænt̚ b(ə)ˈliːv jə dɪd ðæt/ vowel_reduction_and_elision
I am unable to accept or understand why you performed that action. It expresses surprise or disbelief.
In casual speech, the 'be-' in 'believe' can be reduced, and the 'you' often becomes 'ya'. This makes the phrase sound faster and more natural.
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i can't believe you did that. → i can't b'lieve ya did that.
/aɪ kænt̚ b(ə)ˈliːv jə dɪd ðæt/
I am unable to accept or understand why you performed that action. It expresses surprise or disbelief.
In casual speech, the 'be-' in 'believe' can be reduced, and the 'you' often becomes 'ya'. This makes the phrase sound faster and more natural.
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Example 1
I can't believe ya ate the whole cake!
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Example 2
I can't b'lieve ya said that to her.
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Example 3
I can't b'lieve ya got here so fast.
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Example 4
I can't b'lieve ya left the keys in the car!
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Example 5
I can't b'lieve ya finished all the pizza already.
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i can't believe you did that. → i can't b'lieve ya did that.