How to pronounce halfhearted
Say it like HAF-har-tid. Halfhearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAF).
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US American/ˈhæfˌhɑrtɪd/HAF-har-tid
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- HAF
- har
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halfhearted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does halfhearted mean?
adjective
- Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.“He made a halfhearted attempt to read the chapter before giving up and dozing off.”
Where does halfhearted come from?
From half + hearted.
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Questions about saying halfhearted
How do you pronounce halfhearted?
Say HAF-har-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæfˌhɑrtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halfhearted?
Halfhearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAF). Broken into parts: HAF · har · tid.