7. Proper Pronunciation:

Words that end and start with same letter:^[1] One is to make a silent break between any two words that the first word ends and the second word starts with the same letter. This applies to the reading of any prayer verse, including even upon saying Pesukei Dezimra, and applies anytime one is reading verses in Tanach. The reason for this is so it does not sound as if the first word is missing its last letter which belongs to the next word, as both the last letter of the first word and the first letter of the second word must be individually recognizable.

Words that end with an Alef and start with a Lamed:^[2] One is to make a silent break between any two words that the first word ends with an Alef and the next word starts with a Lamed. This applies to the reading of any prayer verse, including even upon saying Pesukei Dezimra and applies anytime one is reading verses in Tanach. The reason for this is so the Alef not get swallowed by the Mem, and make it sound as if the letter Mem belongs to the second word.

[1] Admur 61:19-21; Ketzos Hashulchan 19:20

[2] Admur 61:19-21; Ketzos Hashulchan 19:20