To pronounce "half-dead", say HALFD-ead — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HALFD-ead
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"half-dead" has 2 syllables: halfd-ead.
"Half-dead" has 2 syllables: halfd · ead.
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