FLUENT ENGLISH: The “H” Reduction in American English Pronunciation Part 2

The video tutorial explores the common practice of dropping the H sound in unaccented English words like 'her', 'him', and 'his'. It emphasizes the importance of linking these words to the preceding word for natural speech flow. Various examples demonstrate this reduction in different contexts, highlighting its prevalence in conversational English. The tutorial encourages viewers to practice these reductions to enhance their understanding and usage in everyday conversations.

What is a common practice in English regarding the pronunciation of 'her', 'him', and 'his'?

• The 'H' is replaced with a 'T' sound.

• They are always pronounced with a strong 'H'.

• The 'H' is often dropped in unaccented words.

• They are pronounced with a silent 'H'.

How should you link the word 'her' when the 'H' is dropped?

• Do not link it at all.

• Link it to the word after.

• Link it to the word before.

• Link it to both the word before and after.

In the context of 'H' dropping, how is the word 'have' often pronounced?

• With a strong 'H' sound.

• As 'have' with a silent 'e'.

• As 'of' with a reduced vowel sound.

• As 'ave' with a silent 'H'.

What is a common reduction for the word 'him'?

• It is pronounced as 'hem'.

• It is pronounced as 'him' with a silent 'h'.

• It is pronounced as 'em'.

• It is pronounced as 'im'.

How does the reduction of 'him' sound similar to another reduction?

• It sounds like the reduction of 'them'.

• It sounds like the reduction of 'her'.

• It sounds like the reduction of 'have'.

• It sounds like the reduction of 'his'.

Which of the following words commonly undergo 'H' dropping in natural English?

• None of these words.

• All of 'him', 'her', 'have', 'has', and 'had'.

• Only 'have' and 'has'.

• Only 'him' and 'her'.

What is the benefit of practicing 'H' dropping reductions?

• It is not beneficial at all.

• It is only useful for writing.

• It makes speech sound more natural.

• It helps in understanding formal English.