To pronounce "half-arsed", say HALF-ars-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
half-arsed
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HALF-ars-ed
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"half-arsed" has 3 syllables: half-ars-ed.
"Half-arsed" has 3 syllables: half · ars · ed.
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