How do native English speakers say "lots of"?

Native speakers reduce "lots of" to "lotsof" (/lɑːtsəv/) in natural speech. A large quantity or number of something.

lots of → lotsof | Linking

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

"lots of" becomes "lotsof" — a linking pattern. The 's' sound at the end of 'lots' connects directly to the 'of' that follows. In connected speech, 'of' is often reduced to an 'uv' or 'əv' sound, changing how it links.

lots of → lotsof /lɑːtsəv/ Linking

A large quantity or number of something.

The 's' sound at the end of 'lots' connects directly to the 'of' that follows. In connected speech, 'of' is often reduced to an 'uv' or 'əv' sound, changing how it links.

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lots of → lotsof

/lɑːtsəv/

A large quantity or number of something.

The 's' sound at the end of 'lots' connects directly to the 'of' that follows. In connected speech, 'of' is often reduced to an 'uv' or 'əv' sound, changing how it links.

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Example 1

We have lots of time before the movie starts.

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Example 2

There were lots of people at the concert last night.

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Example 3

She brought lots of snacks for the road trip.

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Example 4

I still have lotsof emails to catch up on.

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Example 5

He's got lotsof excuses, doesn't he?

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lots of → lotsof