How to pronounce heavier
Say it like HEV-ee-er. Heavier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEV).
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US American/ˈhɛviɚ/HEV-ee-er
UK British/ˈhɛviə/HEV-ee-uh
- HEV
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heavier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 heavier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEV-ee-uh.
What does heavier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of heavy: more heavy How to pronounce heavy
Questions about saying heavier
How do you pronounce heavier?
Say HEV-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛviɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heavier?
Heavier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEV). Broken into parts: HEV · ee · er.
Is heavier 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 /ˈhɛviə/ (HEV-ee-uh).