How to pronounce heftier
Say it like HEF-tee-er. Heftier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF).
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US American/ˈhɛftiɚ/HEF-tee-er
UK British/ˈhɛftiə/HEF-tee-uh
- HEF
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heftier 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.
- teeKeep 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 heftier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEF-tee-uh.
What does heftier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of hefty: more hefty How to pronounce hefty
Questions about saying heftier
How do you pronounce heftier?
Say HEF-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛftiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛftiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heftier?
Heftier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEF). Broken into parts: HEF · tee · er.
Is heftier 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 /ˈhɛftiə/ (HEF-tee-uh).