How to pronounce hearty
Say it like HAR-tee. Hearty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hearty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hearty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-tee.
What does hearty mean?
- Warm and cordial towards another person.“a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.”
- Energetic, active or eager.“a hearty appetite”
- Cheerful; vivacious.“a hearty fellow”
Where does hearty come from?
Equivalent to heart + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hearty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hearty.
Questions about saying hearty
How do you pronounce hearty?
Say HAR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrti/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hearty?
Hearty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · tee.
Is hearty 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 /ˈhɑːti/ (HAH-tee).