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How do you pronounce half-dozen?
The recorded pronunciation is /hˈæfdˌʌzən/.
What does half-dozen mean?
Alternative spelling of half dozen.
Where does half-dozen come from?
From half- + dozen.

How to pronounce half-dozen

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “half-dozen”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/hˈæfdˌʌzən/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “half-dozen”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “half-dozen” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.