How to pronounce heavies
Say it like HEV-eez. Heavies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEV).
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- HEV
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heavies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of heavies
American and British speakers say heavies in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛviz/ in the US and /ˈhɛviz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEV-eez.
What does heavies mean?
- plural of heavy How to pronounce heavy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of heavy How to pronounce heavy
Questions about saying heavies
How do you pronounce heavies?
Say HEV-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛviz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛviz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heavies?
Heavies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEV). Broken into parts: HEV · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say heavies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛviz/ and the British form is /ˈhɛviz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.