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Words Starting with "H" (Including Silent H)

Henry had a habit of hiking up the highest hills. He happily hauled his heavy backpack, hoping to find hidden hillsides. However, halfway up, he hesitated. The honest hiker knew he had hurried too much. He humbly held onto hope, taking a huge breath and continuing his hike. With heroic effort, he reached the top and found a historic house hidden behind hedges.

P - Pronunciation

Read the following words aloud:

• Henry – 2 syllables

• habit – 2 syllables

• hiking – 2 syllables

• highest – 2 syllables

• happily – 3 syllables

• hauled – 1 syllable

• heavy – 2 syllables

• honest – 2 syllables (silent H)

• historic – 3 syllables

• hedges – 2 syllables

I - Intonation

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E - Expression

Read with energy and enthusiasm to match the adventurous tone.