How to Pronounce "hale and hearty"
expression
HAYL and HAR-tee
HAYL and HAR-tee
Definition
Describes someone (often elderly) who is in very good health and full of energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈheɪɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈhɑɹti
British English
hˈeɪl/ /ˈænd/ /hˈɑːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAYL and HAR-tee
UK
HAYL and HAR-tee
Listen in Context
My grandfather is still hale and hearty at 85.
She looked hale and hearty after her long trip.
Despite his age, Mr. Li is hale and hearty.
You wouldn't believe she's 92—she's still hale and hearty.