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Some phrases are so common in American English that they are pronounced in a very fast way.
Verb + to
- got to: gotta
- have to: hafta
- has to: hasta
- used to: useta
- ought to: oughta
Verb + to
- going to: gonna
- want to: wanna
What do you (verb)
- whatcha (verb): Whatcha want? Whatcha need?
- whadaya (verb): Whadaya want? Whadaya need?
What are you (verb)
- whatcha (verb): Whatcha doing? Whatcha studying?
- whadaya (verb):, Whadaya doing? Whadaya studying?
Where did you (verb)
- wheredja (verb): Wheredja go? Wheredja eat?
Did you, do you = ja. (Context will tell you if it's past or present.)
- Ja study? Ja see him? Ja like pizza?
I don't know. = I dunno.
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