How to pronounce hefter
Say it like HEF-ter. Hefter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF).
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US American/ˈhɛftɚ/HEF-ter
UK British/ˈhɛftə/HEF-tuh
- HEF
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hefter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hefter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEF-tuh.
What does hefter mean?
noun
- One who hefts something.
Where does hefter come from?
From heft + -er.
Questions about saying hefter
How do you pronounce hefter?
Say HEF-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hefter?
Hefter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF). Broken into parts: HEF · ter.
Is hefter 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 /ˈhɛftə/ (HEF-tuh).