Contraction | Pronunciation | Example
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I'm | /aɪm/ | I'm going to the store.
You're | /jʊr/ | You're my best friend.
He's | /hiz/ | He's coming over later.
She's | /ʃiz/ | She's a great cook.
It's | /ɪts/ | It's a beautiful day.
We're | /wɪr/ | We're going to the beach.
They're | /ðɛr/ | They're playing in the park.
I've | /aɪv/ | I've finished my work.
You've | /juv/ | You've been here before.
He's | /hiz/ | He's been working hard.
She's | /ʃiz/ | She's been studying all week.
It's | /ɪts/ | It's been a long day.
We've | /wiːv/ | We've been waiting for you.
They've | /ðeɪv/ | They've been playing all day.
I'd | /aɪd/ | I'd love to go.
You'd | /juːd/ | You'd better hurry.
He'd | /hiːd/ | He'd like to help.
She'd | /ʃiːd/ | She'd rather stay home.
It'd | /ɪtəd/ | It'd be better to wait.
We'd | /wiːd/ | We'd like to join you.
They'd | /ðeɪd/ | They'd rather not go.
I'll | /aɪl/ | I'll be there soon.
You'll | /juːl/ | You'll have to wait.
He'll | /hiːl/ | He'll be back later.
She'll | /ʃiːl/ | She'll call you tomorrow.
It'll | /ɪtl/ | It'll be okay.
We'll | /wiːl/ | We'll be there to help.
They'll | /ðeɪl/ | They'll get it done.
Can't | /kænt/ | I can't go.
Don't | /doʊnt/ | Don't worry.
Won't | /wont/ | I won't be late.
Shouldn't | /ʃʊdn̩t/ | You shouldn't do that.
Wouldn't | /wʊdn̩t/ | I wouldn't say that.
Remember: The pronunciation of some contracted forms can vary depending on regional accents and dialects.