How do you pronounce "hefty"?

In American English: /ˈhɛfti/ (HEHFT-ee). In British English: /hˈɛfti/ (H-ehft). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛfti/ (HEHFT-ee). In Australian English: /hˈɛfti/ (H-ehft).

Is "hefty" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛfti/ (HEHFT-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɛfti/ (H-ehft).

How to Pronounce "hefty"

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hefty

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/ˈhɛfti/

HEHFT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hɛfthe·ifty

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