To pronounce "top-heavy", say TOPH-eavy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TOPH-eavy
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"top-heavy" has 2 syllables: toph-eavy.
adjective
"Top-heavy" has 2 syllables: toph · eavy.
Top-heavy: Having a high centre of gravity, and liable to topple
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