hefty

How many syllables in hefty?

  2 syllables

Divide hefty into syllables:   heft-y
Stressed syllable in hefty:   heft-y
How to pronounce hefty:   hef-tee
How to say hefty:

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Synonyms for hefty


1 syllable
  • large
  • stout
2 syllables
  • beefy
  • bulky
  • chubby
  • heavy
  • robust
  • stocky
  • thickset
  • brawny
  • burly
  • chunky
  • immense
  • stalwart
  • sturdy
  • weighty
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • heavily built
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1 syllable
  • left
    2 syllables
    • lefty
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