To pronounce "fainthearted", say FAINTH-eart-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FAINTH-eart-ed
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"fainthearted" has 3 syllables: fainth-eart-ed. It rhymes with lighthearted and halfhearted, if that helps it stick.
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"Fainthearted" has 3 syllables: fainth · eart · ed.
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