How do native English speakers say "next time"?

Native speakers reduce "next time" to "nex' time" (/ˌnɛks ˈtaɪm/) in natural speech. On the next occasion; the time immediately following the current one.

next time → nex' time | Elision

Q: What is the connected speech form of "next time"?

"next time" becomes "nex' time" — a elision pattern. When 'next' is followed by a word starting with a 't' sound, the 't' in 'next' is often dropped. This makes it sound like 'neks time' for easier pronunciation.

next time → nex' time /ˌnɛks ˈtaɪm/ Elision

On the next occasion; the time immediately following the current one.

When 'next' is followed by a word starting with a 't' sound, the 't' in 'next' is often dropped. This makes it sound like 'neks time' for easier pronunciation.

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next time → nex' time

/ˌnɛks ˈtaɪm/

On the next occasion; the time immediately following the current one.

When 'next' is followed by a word starting with a 't' sound, the 't' in 'next' is often dropped. This makes it sound like 'neks time' for easier pronunciation.

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Maybe we'll get it right next time.

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I'll remember to bring my umbrella next time.

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Let's try that again next time we meet.

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Example 4

I'll catch ya nex' time, man.

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Don't forget the keys nex' time, okay?

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