How to Pronounce Heavy

To pronounce "heavy", say HEAVY — one syllable, IPA /ˈhe.vi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈhe.vi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heavy”

"heavy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with levee and bevy, if that helps it stick.

What does heavy mean?

noun

  1. A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.

    “With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films.”

  2. A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.

    “A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it.”

verb

  1. (often with "up") To make heavier.
  2. To sadden.

adjective

  1. (of a physical object) Having great weight.
  2. (of a topic) Serious, somber.

Synonyms

swearsweer

Antonyms

light

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Words that rhyme with heavy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leveebevylevychevybevvybrevitevyechevvy

Related words

weightyheavilyheftyponderousheavyweightmassivebiglarge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heavy"?▾

"Heavy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "heavy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heavy" is /ˈhe.vi/.

What does "heavy" mean?▾

Heavy: A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.

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