How do native English speakers say "because"?

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

because → 'cause | Elision

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

"because" becomes "'cause" — a elision pattern. In casual speech, the unstressed first syllable of 'because' is often dropped, making it shorter and less formal. This is a common way to speed up natural conversation.

because → 'cause /kʌz/ Elision

For the reason that; since.

In casual speech, the unstressed first syllable of 'because' is often dropped, making it shorter and less formal. This is a common way to speed up natural conversation.

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because → 'cause

/kʌz/

For the reason that; since.

In casual speech, the unstressed first syllable of 'because' is often dropped, making it shorter and less formal. This is a common way to speed up natural conversation.

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I can't go to the party 'cause I have to work.

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Example 2

She was late 'cause her car broke down.

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We stayed inside 'cause it was raining.

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Example 4

I'm starving 'cause I skipped lunch.

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He's always tired 'cause he stays up too late.

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because → 'cause