pronunciation of H

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keannu

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Does any british man pronounce "H" as "heɪtʃ" instead of "eɪtʃ"? Someone who stayed in Malaysia says so.
 

Raymott

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This is interesting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H
It says that 60% of Australians say 'haitch'. I don't. I'm one of the 40% that says it correctly.
 

Wardie1993

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Yes, some do pronounce it like that.

Not a teacher.
 
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