To pronounce "halfwit", 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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"halfwit" has 2 syllables: halfw-it. It rhymes with half-wit, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Halfwit" has 2 syllables: halfw · it.
Halfwit: Someone lacking in intelligence.
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