How to Pronounce Halfling

To pronounce "halfling", say HALFL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HALFL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “halfling”

"halfling" has 2 syllables: halfl-ing.

What does halfling mean?

noun

  1. A fictional small humanoid creature featuring in fantasy fiction; a hobbit.
  2. A fictional humanoid born of a human parent and a parent of another race in fantasy fiction.

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Related words

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How many syllables are in "halfling"?▾

"Halfling" has 2 syllables: halfl · ing.

What does "halfling" mean?▾

Halfling: A fictional small humanoid creature featuring in fantasy fiction; a hobbit.

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