How do native English speakers say "ask him"?

Native speakers reduce "ask him" to "ask'im" (/ˈæskɪm/) in natural speech. To request information or a favor from a male person.

ask him → ask'im | Elision

Q: What is the connected speech form of "ask him"?

"ask him" becomes "ask'im" — a elision pattern. The 'h' sound at the beginning of 'him' is often dropped when it follows another word, especially a verb. This makes it sound like 'ask'im' and helps speech flow more smoothly.

ask him → ask'im /ˈæskɪm/ Elision

To request information or a favor from a male person.

The 'h' sound at the beginning of 'him' is often dropped when it follows another word, especially a verb. This makes it sound like 'ask'im' and helps speech flow more smoothly.

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ask him → ask'im

/ˈæskɪm/

To request information or a favor from a male person.

The 'h' sound at the beginning of 'him' is often dropped when it follows another word, especially a verb. This makes it sound like 'ask'im' and helps speech flow more smoothly.

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Example 1

I'll ask him later if he wants to join us.

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Example 2

Did you ask him about the project deadline?

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Example 3

She needs to ask him for help with her homework.

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Example 4

Why don't you ask'im yourself?

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Example 5

Just ask'im where he put the keys.

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ask him → ask'im