transcription, транскрипция: [ a grunt articulated as a syllabic ]
m or n with a vȯiceless onset, or as the syllable ˈhə or ˈhəⁿ, often ending in a glottal stop, and uttered with a range of intonations; often read as ˈhə interjection
Etymology: imitative of a grunt
Date: 1608
— used to express surprise, disbelief, or confusion, or as an inquiry inviting affirmative reply