Many English teachers do not address English pronunciation phrase reductions. Phrase reductions and Word reductions are extremely common and have become acceptable in American English use. These types of simplifications make pronunciation easier while engaged in conversations.
1. Have to start becomes ‘hafta start’
I hafta start studying for the test.
2. Has to try becomes ‘hasta try’
He hasta try to open the window.
3. Got to leave becomes ‘gotta leave’
I gotta leave now so that I can be on time.
4. Out of bed becomes ‘outa bed’
I got outa bed at 6:00 in the morning.
