Sound change
So, when you talk or make any sound, your vocal cords create vibrations that travel through the air to make the sound. Sometimes, the way we make sounds changes over time. This can happen because the way we say things gets influenced by other languages or accents we hear, or because we just decide to say things differently because it sounds better.
For example, let's say you heard someone say "going to" in a way that sounds like "gonna". You might start saying it like that too, because it's easier and quicker to say. This is called a sound change.
Sound changes can happen in any language and they happen gradually over time. They can even be happening right now without us realizing it! But don't worry, we can still understand each other even if we say things a little differently.
For example, let's say you heard someone say "going to" in a way that sounds like "gonna". You might start saying it like that too, because it's easier and quicker to say. This is called a sound change.
Sound changes can happen in any language and they happen gradually over time. They can even be happening right now without us realizing it! But don't worry, we can still understand each other even if we say things a little differently.