How to pronounce healthier
Say it like HEL-thee-er. Healthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- thee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Healthier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of healthier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEL-thee-uh.
What does healthier mean?
- improved in health or physical condition
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying healthier
How do you pronounce healthier?
Say HEL-thee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlθiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlθiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in healthier?
Healthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · thee · er.
Is healthier 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 /ˈhɛlθiːə/ (HEL-thee-uh).