how to pronounce heavier

/ˈhɛviːɚ/

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heavier is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of heavier in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… jacket or even a heavier coat and start …”

meanings of heavier

adjective:

Comparative form of heavy: more heavy.

heavier frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word heavier occurs in english on average 7.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.