How to pronounce healthy
Say it like HEL-thee. Healthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Healthy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of healthy
American and British speakers say healthy in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlθi/ in the US and /ˈhɛlθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-thee.
What does healthy mean?
- having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease“a rosy healthy baby”“staying fit and healthy”
- financially secure and functioning well“a healthy economy”
- promoting health; healthful“a healthy diet”“clean healthy air”
Where does healthy come from?
From health + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with healthy
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Questions about saying healthy
How do you pronounce healthy?
Say HEL-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlθi/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in healthy?
Healthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say healthy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlθi/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.