To pronounce "close-fisted", say CLOS-ef-ist-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
close-fisted
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CLOS-ef-ist-ed
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"close-fisted" has 4 syllables: clos-ef-ist-ed.
adjective
"Close-fisted" has 4 syllables: clos · ef · ist · ed.
Close-fisted: Tight-fisted, stingy
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