To pronounce "half-term", say HALFT-erm — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
half-term
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HALFT-erm
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"half-term" has 2 syllables: halft-erm.
"Half-term" has 2 syllables: halft · erm.
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