Silent "H" (heir, honest, etc) | English Pronunciation

Silent "H" (heir, honest, etc) | English Pronunciation

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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This tutorial covers the pronunciation of words starting with a silent H in English. It highlights common mistakes, especially for speakers of Romance languages, and provides examples like 'heir', 'honest', 'honor', and 'hour'. The video also discusses the difference in pronunciation of 'herb' between British and American English. A mnemonic sentence is provided to help remember these words.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What common mistake do speakers of romance languages make regarding silent 'H's in English?

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What is a mnemonic sentence provided to help remember words with silent 'H's?

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