To pronounce "halfhearted", say HALFH-eart-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HALFH-eart-ed
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"halfhearted" has 3 syllables: halfh-eart-ed. It rhymes with lighthearted and fainthearted, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He made a half-hearted attempt to read the chapter before giving up and dozing off.”
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"Halfhearted" has 3 syllables: halfh · eart · ed.
Halfhearted: Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
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