what do you think about it
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whaddaya thinka'boutit
/wʌɾəjə θɪŋkəˈbaʊɾɪt/
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whaddaya thinka'boutit
/wʌɾəjə θɪŋkəˈbaʊɾɪt/
What is your opinion or perspective on that topic or situation?
This phrase involves several connected speech phenomena. 'What do you' reduces significantly, with the 't' in 'what' becoming a flap and 'do you' simplifying. 'About it' loses its initial 'a' sound and the 't' in 'about' also flaps when linking to 'it'.
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Example 1
I've got a new idea for the project. So, whaddaya thinka'boutit?
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Example 2
They're planning to move next month. Whaddaya thinka'boutit?
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Example 3
This new policy is causing a lot of debate. Whaddaya thinka'boutit?
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Example 4
I just heard the craziest story from Sarah. Whaddaya thinka'boutit?
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Example 5
I'm thinking of painting the living room green. Whaddaya thinka'boutit?
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