How to pronounce the sound made by a "d" meeting a "t" in two different words.
Hello guys! I would like to ask for your help in this particular subject, of wich i found nothing about when searching. How should i pronounce the junction between a "d" and a "t" in sentences like "traveled to" and "glad to". Thanks in advance 
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Say only the onset of the "d" and stop it before you complete it. Then say the "t" as usual without making a break between the "d" and the "t". (The "t" can be aspirated or not.
- Say only the onset of the "d" and stop it before you complete it.
- Then say the "t" as usual without making a break between the "d" and the "t".
- (The "t" can be aspirated or not.
- ) You will feel as if you haven't really pronounced the "d" but only placed your tongue in position to pronounce it.
- If that's the feeling you get, you're doing it right.
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Say only the onset of the "d" and stop it before you complete it. Then say the "t" as usual without making a break between the "d" and the "t". (The "t" can be aspirated or not. Don't worry about that.) You will feel as if you haven't really pronounced the "d" but only placed your tongue in position to pronounce it. If that's the feeling you get, you're doing it right.
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