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What is deletion in phonetics, and how does it affect speech sounds?

Can you explain why deletion occurs in casual or rapid speech?

Give an example of a word where a sound is commonly deleted in English.

In the word "friend," the /d/ sound is often deleted in rapid speech, making it sound like "fren."

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