How do native English speakers say "a lot of"?

Native speakers reduce "a lot of" to "alotta" (əˈlɑɾə) in natural speech. A large quantity or number of something.

a lot of → alotta | Reduction

Q: What is the connected speech form of "a lot of"?

"a lot of" becomes "alotta" — a reduction pattern. When 'a lot of' is spoken quickly in connected speech, the 'of' often reduces to a short 'uh' sound and merges with 'lot,' making it sound like 'alotta.'

a lot of → alotta əˈlɑɾə Reduction

A large quantity or number of something.

When 'a lot of' is spoken quickly in connected speech, the 'of' often reduces to a short 'uh' sound and merges with 'lot,' making it sound like 'alotta.'

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a lot of → alotta

əˈlɑɾə

A large quantity or number of something.

When 'a lot of' is spoken quickly in connected speech, the 'of' often reduces to a short 'uh' sound and merges with 'lot,' making it sound like 'alotta.'

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Example 1

I have a lot of work to do today.

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Example 2

There are a lot of cars on the road during rush hour.

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Example 3

She always brings a lot of snacks to the movie.

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Example 4

She's got alotta nerve saying that.

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Example 5

I had alotta fun at the party.

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a lot of → alotta