should not have → shouldn't've /ˈʃʊd.n̩.əv/ Elision
Expresses criticism or regret about something that happened in the past but should not have, or advice about what should not have been done.
In fast speech, 'should not have' often reduces significantly. The 'h' in 'have' is dropped, and the vowel is weakened to a schwa, while the 't' in 'not' is frequently elided or unreleased, making it sound like 'shouldn've'.
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should not have → shouldn't've
/ˈʃʊd.n̩.əv/
Expresses criticism or regret about something that happened in the past but should not have, or advice about what should not have been done.
In fast speech, 'should not have' often reduces significantly. The 'h' in 'have' is dropped, and the vowel is weakened to a schwa, while the 't' in 'not' is frequently elided or unreleased, making it sound like 'shouldn've'.
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Example 1
You shouldn't've said that to her; she's very sensitive.
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Example 2
They shouldn't've left the door unlocked when they went out.
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Example 3
I shouldn't've eaten so much, now my stomach hurts.
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Example 4
We shouldn't've tried that shortcut.
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Example 5
You shouldn't've told him about the party.
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should not have → shouldn't've