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hefty

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "hefty" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
5 characters
English (US)
1syllable

hefty

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, hefty is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofhefty

1adjective
  • Heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.

    Example: "He can throw a hefty punch."

  • Strong; bulky.

    Example: "They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs."

  • (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.

    Example: "He was a tall, hefty man."

  • Heavy, weighing a lot.

    Example: "She carries a hefty backpack full of books."

  • (of a number or amount) Large.

    Example: "That's going to cost you a hefty sum."

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