Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'im

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.69 in modern English

Syllables: 'im
IPA

4

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

pron

Representing a pronunciation of him that drops the h.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

"YEE-HAH! GOT ‘IM!"
"It was the first time I seen ’im since that day of that picnic, weeks ago, and he looked real changed—thin and peakèd-like."

Usage

Colloquial

Frequently Paired Words

'em 'er

Questions

What does 'im mean?: Representing a pronunciation of him that drops the h.

How to pronounce 'im

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “'im”.
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Repeat and practice — Say “'im” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.