How to pronounce "a lot of people" in English — Connected Speech Guide (IPA /əˈlɑɾəˈpipəl/)

CEFR A2 Elision

a lot of people

/əˈlɑɾəˈpipəl/

RP: /əˈlɒtəˈpiːpəl/

Meaning: a lot of people

What happens in this phrase

of→/ə/ before consonant

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