Is the “h” in the word “him” sometimes omitted and turns into a schwa sound?

[NielRay]

I heard someone in a show say “I got him,” and it sounded a lot like she was saying, “I got-uhm” also by linking the t with the "him" as well, instead of doing the glottal stop

 

[NielRay]

And also, if so, how do you distinguish between “I got them” and “I got him” if both sound like a schwa in this case?

 

[dunchee]

I wouldn't say "h" turns into a schwa (it's "i" in "him", and "e" in "them"), but yes.

From rachelsenglish on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/shorts/i63qY-czES4
\quote\
"Them" and "him" sound the same when they are reduced.
"Got'em" could mean "got him" or "got them."
\end quote\

And also, if so, how do you distinguish between “I got them” and “I got him” if both sound like a schwa in this case?

By context.

 

[NielRay]

I wouldn't say "h" turns into a schwa (it's "i" in "him", and "e" in "them"), but yes.

From rachelsenglish on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/shorts/i63qY-czES4
\quote\
"Them" and "him" sound the same when they are reduced.
"Got'em" could mean "got him" or "got them."
\end quote\


By context.

Thank you !

 

[jutfrank]

1) Yes, the /h/ sound is dropped.

2) No, the 'i' sound in 'him' is not a schwa.

3) Yes, the vowel sound in 'them' is a schwa.