give it
gi-vit
/ˈɡɪvɪt/Linking
In real speech
What happens to the sounds
The v at the end of give flows into the next vowel: give it → “GIV-it”, like one word.
When to use it
Give it a try, give it a shot, give it to me. Linking a consonant to a vowel is the basis of smooth English.
Casual → formal
Neutral
give it
Formal
provide it
Sound notes
Linking: words are said together, without a pause, as if they were one word.