To pronounce "heavyweights", say HEAVYW-eights — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"heavyweights" has 2 syllables: heavyw-eights. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.
noun
“an intellectual heavyweight”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Heavyweights" has 2 syllables: heavyw · eights.
Heavyweights: A very large, heavy, or impressive person.
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