Eye dialect spelling of his.' name='description'> 'is - definition and meaning

Definitions

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  • pronoun Eye dialect spelling of his.

Etymologies

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A representation of the pronunciation of his by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition (IPA: [h]).

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Examples

  • We were working hard to make a good first impression while trying to keep all the candidates straight in our minds—'is this the one that wanted it loud and aggressive?'

    A Rare Opportunity for Six Young Conductors Stuart Isacoff 2011

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