mute h

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Definition of mute h in English English dictionary

In the French language usage of the letter h at the start of a word which allows liaison with a preceding consonant

The French word homme (man) begins by a mute h. Consequently we can say l'homme IPA: /l‿ɔm/ and les hommes IPA: /le‿zɔm/, but never IPA: /lə ɔm/ and IPA: /le ɔm/, like we do with the aspirated h.

Turkish pronunciation

myut eyç

Synonyms

silent h

Antonyms

aspirated h

Pronunciation

/ˈmyo͞ot ˈāʧ/ /ˈmjuːt ˈeɪʧ/

Etymology

() French from h muet.