How do native English speakers say "how do you"?

Native speakers reduce "how do you" to "howdya" (/haʊdʒə/) in natural speech. Inquire about method, state, or feeling from the listener.

how do you → howdya | Reduction

Q: What is the connected speech form of "how do you"?

"how do you" becomes "howdya" — a reduction pattern. This reduction happens when 'do you' follows 'how', causing the 'd' and 'y' sounds to merge into a 'j' sound, and the vowel in 'you' to reduce or disappear. It's a very common feature in fast, natural speech.

how do you → howdya /haʊdʒə/ Reduction

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This reduction happens when 'do you' follows 'how', causing the 'd' and 'y' sounds to merge into a 'j' sound, and the vowel in 'you' to reduce or disappear. It's a very common feature in fast, natural speech.

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how do you → howdya

/haʊdʒə/

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Example 1

Howdya feel about that idea?

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Example 2

Howdya usually get to work?

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Example 3

Howdya know my name?

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Example 4

Howdya think this whole thing's gonna turn out?

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Example 5

Howdya like your coffee, by the way?

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how do you → howdya