How to Pronounce "heavyset"
word
ˈhɛviˌsɛt
HEV-ee-set
ˈhɛviˌsɛt
HEV-ee-set
Definition
Describes a person who is large, broad, and has a solid or thick body build.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛviˌsɛt
British English
ˈhɛviˌsɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEV-ee-set
UK
HEV-ee-set
Listen in Context
He is a heavyset man with broad shoulders.
The heavyset woman smiled at us.
My uncle is short and heavyset.
The suspect was described as tall and heavyset.