How do native English speakers say "give him"?

Native speakers reduce "give him" to "givim" (/ɡɪvɪm/) in natural speech. To provide something to a male person, or to perform an action for him.

give him → givim | Elision

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

"give him" becomes "givim" — a elision pattern. When 'him' follows certain verbs, the 'h' sound often disappears completely. This makes 'give him' blend together, sounding more like 'givim' in natural speech.

give him → givim /ɡɪvɪm/ Elision

To provide something to a male person, or to perform an action for him.

When 'him' follows certain verbs, the 'h' sound often disappears completely. This makes 'give him' blend together, sounding more like 'givim' in natural speech.

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give him → givim

/ɡɪvɪm/

To provide something to a male person, or to perform an action for him.

When 'him' follows certain verbs, the 'h' sound often disappears completely. This makes 'give him' blend together, sounding more like 'givim' in natural speech.

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Could you give him a quick call?

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I'll give him the book tomorrow.

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Example 3

Just givim the keys when you're done.

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Example 4

You gotta givim a fair chance, man.

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Example 5

I'll givim a shout later tonight.

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