How do native English speakers say "ask him"?

Native speakers reduce "ask him" to "askim" (/æskɪm/) in natural speech. To request information or action from a male person.

ask him → askim | Elision

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

"ask him" becomes "askim" — a elision pattern. The 'h' sound in 'him' often disappears when it follows a consonant sound, making 'ask him' sound like 'askim'. This is a common feature of natural, fast speech.

ask him → askim /æskɪm/ Elision

To request information or action from a male person.

The 'h' sound in 'him' often disappears when it follows a consonant sound, making 'ask him' sound like 'askim'. This is a common feature of natural, fast speech.

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ask him → askim

/æskɪm/

To request information or action from a male person.

The 'h' sound in 'him' often disappears when it follows a consonant sound, making 'ask him' sound like 'askim'. This is a common feature of natural, fast speech.

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Example 1

Could you ask him to bring the report?

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Example 2

I'll ask him if he's free later.

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Example 3

Did you ask him about the meeting time?

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Example 4

Why don't you just askim yourself?

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Example 5

I'm gonna askim to help me move this.

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ask him → askim