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H - bomb-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

h is the eighth letter of the English alphabet. It is a consonant, often silent in words like hour but pronounced in others like house. It can also represent the sound /h/ as in happy.

h

/eɪtʃ/ /eɪtʃ/

Definition:

The eighth letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound.

Synonyms:

aitch, letter h

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

silence, mute

Common Collocations:

H-bomb, H-shaped, H-marker

Derivatives:

haitch (variant pronunciation), H-bomb

Usage Tips:

Pronounce "h" clearly in words like "house" to avoid confusion with silent letters.

Common Phrases:

H and shoulders above, from A to H, H-bomb

Etymology:

Derived from the Phoenician letter "heth," meaning fence or courtyard.

Examples:

  • 1. The word "h" starts the word "happy."
  • 2. She wrote a capital "H" on the board.
  • 3. Some dialects drop the "h" sound in words like "hour."
  • 4. The letter "h" is often silent in French loanwords like "honest."

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