To pronounce "heavy-handed", say HEAVYH-and-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
heavy-handed
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HEAVYH-and-ed
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"heavy-handed" has 3 syllables: heavyh-and-ed.
adjective
“Do not be too heavy-handed with the salt.”
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"Heavy-handed" has 3 syllables: heavyh · and · ed.
Heavy-handed: Clumsy, awkward.
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