To pronounce "lighthearted", say LIGHTH-eart-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LIGHTH-eart-ed
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"lighthearted" has 3 syllables: lighth-eart-ed. It rhymes with fainthearted and halfhearted, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lighthearted" has 3 syllables: lighth · eart · ed.
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