From 'hwhat' to 'what': Tracing a letter's disappearing act. Barkhouse.
Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.
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The Disappearing Act of the Letter 'H'
Exploring the variations in the pronunciation of the letter 'H' across different regions and accents, discussing its social implications and associations as a spoken shibboleth, and delving into its historical background and gradual disappearance from old English words.
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