How to Pronounce "hefty"
word
/ˈhɛfti/
HEF-tee
/hˈɛfti/
HEF-tee
Definition
'Hefty' means large, heavy, or a lot of something. It can describe objects that are physically big and heavy or describe a large amount, such as a hefty price or fine.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛfti/
British English
/hˈɛfti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEF-tee
UK
HEF-tee
Listen in Context
The box was too hefty for me to lift alone.
He paid a hefty fine for parking illegally.
The university charges a hefty fee for this course.
She handed me a hefty bag of groceries after shopping.