Listening Time: English Practice American English Pronunciation - You're, We're, They're
Mar 20, 2026
A focused look at why subject pronoun contractions get reduced in natural speech. Clear demonstrations show how you're, we're and they're sound when shortened. Short practice examples help listeners hear the differences and contrasts with full pronunciation.
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Subject Pronoun Contractions Are Reduced
- Contractions with subject pronouns are usually unstressed and their vowels are shortened in natural speech.
- The host demonstrates this with examples like I think you're right and You're never on time showing reduced vowel length.
Practice Reducing You're In Sentences
- Practice shortening you're in sentences so it sounds like you're, not you're with a full vowel.
- Repeat I know you're mad and I think you're right the way the host demonstrates to train reduction.
Train The Reduced We're Pronunciation
- Train the reduced form we're so it sounds like we're with a shortened vowel, especially before adjectives and verbs.
- Use examples like We're happy to see you and We're finally done to mimic rhythm and reduction.