PRONUNCIATION AND GRAMMATICAL FORM: CONTRACTIONS IN SPOKEN ENGLISH AND THEIR GRAMMATICAL BASIS

Abstract

This paper examines the role of contractions in spoken English, focusing on both their phonetic and grammatical features. The study highlights the grammatical structures underlying contractions, including auxiliary verbs and negation, and discusses their usage in informal vs. formal contexts. Attention is also given to how contractions affect listening comprehension and oral fluency among English language learners. The paper emphasizes the importance of teaching contractions as an integral part of practical grammar instruction.