Aitch: meaning, definitions and examples

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aitch

 

[ eษชtสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

letter pronunciation

Aitch refers to the name of the letter 'H' in the English alphabet. It is often pronounced as 'aych' in British English and can vary in pronunciation in other dialects. Aitch is used primarily in educational settings to teach children the alphabet, as well as in phonetics and linguistics. It is also frequently used when clarifying spelling or letter names over the phone or in writing.

Examples of usage

  • He pronounced the letter 'H' as 'aitch'.
  • Please spell your name for me, starting with Aitch.
  • In phonics class, we learned about the sound of Aitch.

Translations

Translations of the word "aitch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Acht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aitch

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะนั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ eich

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚คใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hache

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hache

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eyรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—์ด์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุชุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ haฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰พๅฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ haฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eich

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะนั‡

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ˜แƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eyรง

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hache

Etymology

The word 'aitch' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'ache' and the Latin 'hฤ' (the name of the letter H in Latin). Over time, the term evolved, reflecting different pronunciations across various English dialects. The recognition of Aitch as the name of the letter 'H' has been crucial in educational contexts where phonetics are taught, especially in early childhood education. Its usage has become standard in English-speaking countries, demonstrating how language can evolve and adapt to the needs of communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,298, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.