To pronounce "half-wit", say HALFW-it — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"half-wit" has 2 syllables: halfw-it. It rhymes with halfwit, if that helps it stick.
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"Half-wit" has 2 syllables: halfw · it.
Half-wit: A stupid or inept person.
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