How to Pronounce "heavy hitter"
expression
ˈhɛvi/ /ˈhɪtɝ
HEV-ee HIT-er
hˈɛvi/ /hˈɪtɐ
HEV-ee HIT-uh
Definition
A 'heavy hitter' is an informal way to describe a person who is very important, powerful, or successful, especially in a group or profession.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛvi/ /ˈhɪtɝ
British English
hˈɛvi/ /hˈɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEV-ee HIT-er
UK
HEV-ee HIT-uh
Listen in Context
He is a heavy hitter in the marketing industry.
Several heavy hitters attended the conference.
She became a heavy hitter in politics after the election.
You’ll want some heavy hitters on your team if you want to win this project.