How to pronounce "tell him" in English — Connected Speech Guide (IPA /ˈtɛlɪm/)
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CEFR A2
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tell him
/ˈtɛlɪm/
RP: /ˈtelɪm/
Meaning: tell him
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What happens in this phrase
him→/ɪm/, h dropped after consonant
Example sentences
Please
tell him
the news.
I'll
tell him
tomorrow.
Don't
tell him
yet.
Can you
tell him
?
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