The English weak form of "him" — Weak /ɪm/, Strong /hɪm/
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him
Weak form
/ɪm/
RP: /ɪm/
Strong form
/hɪm/
RP: /hɪm/
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When to use the weak form
weak 'him' → /ɪm/ (h dropped)
Example sentences
Tell
him
now.
Give
him
time.
Ask
him
first.
Help
him
please.
Related weak forms
could
/kəd/
would
/wəd/
should
/ʃəd/
must
/məst/
do
/də/
does
/dəz/