>The six stop consonants are t, d, p, b, k, and g. When these meet in between two words. http://rachelsenglish.com/linking-consonant-consonant/ I wonder can I omit the "d,b,g" sound when it is followed by these consonant " t, d, p, b, k, and g". for example:Dad kicks my ass. Can I say it like "dæ'kiks my ass" with "d" sounds omitted . further more. Can I omit "d,b,g" sound when it is followed by other consonant. for example:Dad loves my mom. Can I say it like "dæ'lʌvs" with "d" sound omitted.