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