 In the present continuous tense, verbs end in ING. In careful speech, Americans pronounce the G at the end of the verb. However, in fast speech, many Americans do not pronounce the G at the end of the verb. The result sounds like this. Here is an example. I am reading a book. Fast speech. I'm reading a book. Now you try it. Make I am shorter too. I am recording my show. I'm recording my show. Another way Americans shorten words is to put them together. What and are often sound like water. Now you try it. What are you doing? What are you doing?