how to pronounce heavyweight

/ˈhɛv.i.wɛɪt/

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heavyweight is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of heavyweight in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… replacing Tory heavyweight Michael …”

meaning of heavyweight

Heavyweight is a weight class in boxing and other combat sports.

heavyweight frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word heavyweight occurs in english on average 4.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.