How to pronounce "ten cups" in English — Connected Speech Guide (IPA /ˈtɛŋˈkʌps/)

CEFR A2 Assimilation

ten cups

/ˈtɛŋˈkʌps/

RP: /ˈteŋˈkʌps/

Meaning: ten cups

What happens in this phrase

n→/ŋ/ before k

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