How to pronounce "what's the matter" in English — Connected Speech Guide (IPA /ˈwʌtsðəˈmæɾɝ/)

CEFR A2 Elision

what's the matter

/ˈwʌtsðəˈmæɾɝ/

RP: /ˈwɒtsðəˈmætə/

Meaning: what's the matter?

What happens in this phrase

the→/ðə/; GA flap on matter

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