How to pronounce halfwit
Say it like HAF-wit. Halfwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAF).
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US American/ˈhæfwɪt/HAF-wit
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- HAF
- wit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halfwit 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.
- witKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does halfwit mean?
noun
- Someone lacking in intelligence.
Where does halfwit come from?
From half + wit. First attested in 1607.
Questions about saying halfwit
How do you pronounce halfwit?
Say HAF-wit. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæfwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halfwit?
Halfwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAF). Broken into parts: HAF · wit.