How to pronounce heft
Say it like HEFT. Heft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HEFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of heft
American and British speakers say heft in essentially the same way: /hɛft/ in the US and /hɛft/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEFT.
What does heft mean?
- The feel of the weight of something; heaviness.“A high quality hammer should have good balance and heft.”
- Graveness, seriousness; gravity.
- Importance, influence; weight.
Where does heft come from?
The verb is probably derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with heft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heft.
Questions about saying heft
How do you pronounce heft?
Say HEFT. The American pronunciation is /hɛft/. In British English it is /hɛft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heft?
Heft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HEFT.
Do Americans and Brits say heft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛft/ and the British form is /hɛft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.