Episode 184: Spelling Says a Lot (Part 1)
The History of English Podcast
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The Evolution of H, I, and J in English
This chapter explores the intricate history of the letters H, I, and J in the English language, influenced by the Norman conquest and French loanwords. It covers pronunciation shifts, the stigmatization of speech patterns, and the transformation of J from a variant of I to a distinct character, alongside its representations in English.
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