should have → shoulda ˈʃʊdə Reduction
Used to express regret or criticism about something that happened or didn't happen in the past, suggesting a different action would have been better.
This is a very common reduction where 'should have' is pronounced quickly as 'shoulda' in natural, everyday speech. The 'h' and 'v' sounds are often dropped, and 'have' becomes a schwa sound.
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should have → shoulda
ˈʃʊdə
Used to express regret or criticism about something that happened or didn't happen in the past, suggesting a different action would have been better.
This is a very common reduction where 'should have' is pronounced quickly as 'shoulda' in natural, everyday speech. The 'h' and 'v' sounds are often dropped, and 'have' becomes a schwa sound.
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Example 1
I shoulda called you back sooner.
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Example 2
They shoulda listened to our advice.
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Example 3
You shoulda seen the look on his face!
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Example 4
We shoulda left earlier to beat traffic.
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Example 5
He shoulda asked for directions.
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should have → shoulda