How do native English speakers say "because"?

Native speakers reduce "because" to "'cuz" (/kʌz/) in natural speech. for the reason that; since

because → 'cuz | Reduction

Q: What is the connected speech form of "because"?

"because" becomes "'cuz" — a reduction pattern. The common conjunction 'because' is often shortened to 'cuz' in informal speech. This is a very common reduction you'll hear in everyday conversations.

because → 'cuz /kʌz/ Reduction

for the reason that; since

The common conjunction 'because' is often shortened to 'cuz' in informal speech. This is a very common reduction you'll hear in everyday conversations.

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because → 'cuz

/kʌz/

for the reason that; since

The common conjunction 'because' is often shortened to 'cuz' in informal speech. This is a very common reduction you'll hear in everyday conversations.

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Example 1

I can't come over 'cuz I'm really busy.

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Example 2

She didn't like the movie 'cuz it was too long.

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Example 3

We left early 'cuz the party was boring.

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Example 4

I can't talk right now 'cuz I'm driving.

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Example 5

We have to hurry 'cuz the store closes soon.

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because → 'cuz