How to Pronounce Halfassed

To pronounce "halfassed", 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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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HALF-ass-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “halfassed”

"halfassed" has 3 syllables: half-ass-ed.

What does halfassed mean?

adjective

  1. Poorly or incompetently done.
  2. Desultory

Related words

half-arsedhalfawakeweakheadedcackhandedslackhandedkack-handedhamfistedfalsehearted

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How many syllables are in "halfassed"?▾

"Halfassed" has 3 syllables: half · ass · ed.

What does "halfassed" mean?▾

Halfassed: Poorly or incompetently done.

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