How do native English speakers say "is he"?

Native speakers reduce "is he" to "i'see" (/ɪziː/) in natural speech. Used to ask a question about the identity, state, or location of a male person.

is he → i'see | Elision

Q: What is the connected speech form of "is he"?

"is he" becomes "i'see" — a elision pattern. When 'is' is followed by 'he', the 'h' sound in 'he' is very often dropped. This makes the two words blend together, sounding more like 'iz-ee' or 'i'see', and helps native speakers talk more quickly.

is he → i'see /ɪziː/ Elision

Used to ask a question about the identity, state, or location of a male person.

When 'is' is followed by 'he', the 'h' sound in 'he' is very often dropped. This makes the two words blend together, sounding more like 'iz-ee' or 'i'see', and helps native speakers talk more quickly.

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is he → i'see

/ɪziː/

Used to ask a question about the identity, state, or location of a male person.

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Is he coming to the party tonight?

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Example 2

Is he the one who called you earlier?

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Example 3

Is he feeling better after his illness?

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Example 4

I'see still working on that report?

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Example 5

Wait, i'see really going to New York?

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