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heavy ↔ light
/ˈhevi/ ↔ /laɪt/
Short answer
Heavy is pronounced /ˈhevi/. Its opposite, light, is pronounced /laɪt/.
Example sentence
A rock is heavy. A feather is light.
Light also means not dark.
Key facts
- English
- heavy ↔ light
- Pronunciation
- /ˈhevi/ ↔ /laɪt/
- Spelling
- H-E-A-V-Y
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
- Opposites in English: Word Pairs for Kids
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce heavy?
Heavy is pronounced /ˈhevi/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell heavy?
Heavy is spelled H-E-A-V-Y. It has 5 letters.
What is the opposite of heavy?
The opposite of heavy is light.
How do you use heavy in a sentence?
For example: A rock is heavy. A feather is light.
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