To pronounce "half-sister", say HALFS-ist-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HALFS-ist-er
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"half-sister" has 3 syllables: halfs-ist-er.
noun
"Half-sister" has 3 syllables: halfs · ist · er.
Half-sister: A female sibling sharing a single parent.
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