Everyday English pronunciation

his

/ˈhɪz/

Syllables
1
IPA
/ˈhɪz/ · /ˈhɘz/
Path
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Meaning

pronoun

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

pronoun

That which belongs to him; the possessive case of he, used without a following noun.

“The decision was his to live with.”

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