How to pronounce bighearted
Say it like big-HAR-tid. Bighearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR).
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- big
- HAR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bighearted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bigGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bighearted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: big-HAH-tid.
What does bighearted mean?
- Noble, kind and generous.
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Words that rhyme with bighearted
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Questions about saying bighearted
How do you pronounce bighearted?
Say big-HAR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪɡˈhɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌbɪɡˈhɑːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bighearted?
Bighearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAR). Broken into parts: big · HAR · tid.
Is bighearted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbɪɡˈhɑːtɪd/ (big-HAH-tid).