How do native English speakers say "let it go"?

Native speakers reduce "let it go" to "ledit go" (/ˌlɛɾɪt ˈɡoʊ/) in natural speech. To release something, either physically or emotionally; to stop worrying or thinking about something.

let it go → ledit go | Flapping

Q: What is the connected speech form of "let it go"?

"let it go" becomes "ledit go" — a flapping pattern. When 't' in 'let' is followed by the vowel in 'it', it often changes to a 'flapped t' sound, similar to a soft 'd' in American English. This makes the phrase flow more smoothly.

let it go → ledit go /ˌlɛɾɪt ˈɡoʊ/ Flapping

To release something, either physically or emotionally; to stop worrying or thinking about something.

When 't' in 'let' is followed by the vowel in 'it', it often changes to a 'flapped t' sound, similar to a soft 'd' in American English. This makes the phrase flow more smoothly.

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let it go → ledit go

/ˌlɛɾɪt ˈɡoʊ/

To release something, either physically or emotionally; to stop worrying or thinking about something.

When 't' in 'let' is followed by the vowel in 'it', it often changes to a 'flapped t' sound, similar to a soft 'd' in American English. This makes the phrase flow more smoothly.

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Example 1

I'm trying to let it go, but it's hard.

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Example 2

Just let it go, there's nothing you can do now.

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Example 3

She finally learned to let it go and move on.

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Example 4

Ugh, I can't believe he said that, but I'm trying to ledit go.

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Example 5

Okay, ledit go, it's just a game, no big deal.

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let it go → ledit go