When English speakers talk, they arrange words into groups and join together the stressed and unstressed words within the group. They move smoothly from one word to the next without making any sudden stops. So when we listen to their speech, we hear the end of one word flow straight into the beginning of the next. This phenomenon of joining words together is called linking.
Models:
1. You may put it under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartment.
2. Could you put your hand baggage on the counter?
3. Here is your declaration form. Give it to the attendant at the exit. And have a nice trip.
4. How many days is this meeting going on for?
5. Please stop and wait till I take a picture of the West Lake.
6. Each of us had a sandwich and a cup of coffee on the plane.
7. Can I take a look at your passport, boarding card and customs form please?
8. The law allows you to bring in two bottles of wine or liquor and a carton of cigarettes duty free.