How to pronounce weighty
Say it like WAY-tee. Weighty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weighty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of weighty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAY-tee.
What does weighty mean?
- Having a lot of weight; heavy.
- Important; serious; not trivial or petty.“a weighty argument”
- Rigorous; severe; afflictive.
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Words that rhyme with weighty
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Questions about saying weighty
How do you pronounce weighty?
Say WAY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪti/. In British English it is /ˈweɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weighty?
Weighty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · tee.
Is weighty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈweɪti/ (WAY-tee).