"h-dropping" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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  1. (phonology) The omission of an /h/ sound normally present in a word, making the word "home" sound like "'ome", for example. Wikipedia link: h-dropping Categories (topical): Phonology Synonyms: mute h, silent h, unaspirated h Related terms: g-dropping
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