How do native English speakers say "you all"?

Native speakers reduce "you all" to "y'all" (/jɑːl/) in natural speech. a plural form of 'you,' referring to a group of people

you all → y'all | Compression

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

"you all" becomes "y'all" — a compression pattern. This is a common informal contraction of 'you all,' especially in the Southern United States. It's used to address a group of people.

you all → y'all /jɑːl/ Compression

a plural form of 'you,' referring to a group of people

This is a common informal contraction of 'you all,' especially in the Southern United States. It's used to address a group of people.

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you all → y'all

/jɑːl/

a plural form of 'you,' referring to a group of people

This is a common informal contraction of 'you all,' especially in the Southern United States. It's used to address a group of people.

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Are y'all coming to the party tonight?

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I hope y'all have a wonderful time on your trip.

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Could y'all please help me move this table?

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Y'all gotta see this new movie.

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So, what are y'all thinking for dinner?

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you all → y'all