Linking Part 2: Same Consonants – Say It Once, Not Twice

The Accent Journey Podcast · Apr 12, 2026 · 7m

In this episode of The Accent Journey, we continue our series on linking by focusing on a common but often overlooked pattern: when the same consonant appears at the end of one word and the beginning of the next.In natural spoken English, these sounds are not pronounced twice. Instead, they are held and released once, creating smoother, more efficient speech. Mastering this pattern can significantly improve your fluency and help your speech sound more natural.You’ll learn:Why repeating the same consonant creates unnatural pausesHow to connect identical consonant sounds across wordsThe simple…