Features when replacing the weak forms | Examples | Frequencies of no weak form by the subject/Frequencies of weak forms suggested to be used |
Use /ʊ/ or /ɪʊ/ to replace the /ə/ in “to” and “into” | tə = tʊ, ɪntə = ɪntɪʊ, kəd = kʊd | 3/3 |
Use /ɒ/ to substitute the /ə/ or /ər/ in “of” and “for” | əv = ɒv, fər = fɒ | 5/5 |
Use /ɑː/ to replace the /ər/ in “are” | ər = ɑː | 1/1 |
Use /æ/ to replace /ə/ in “and” and “at” | ənd = æn, ət = æt | 3/3 |