How to pronounce arrowhead
Say it like AR-oh-hed. Arrowhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- oh
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrowhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of arrowhead
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AR-oh-hed.
Other ways to say arrowhead
Arrowhead also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ER-oh-hed /ˈɛroʊˌhɛd/
What does arrowhead mean?
- The pointed part of an arrow (the weapon).
- The pointed part of an arrow (the symbol).
- Any plant in the genus Sagittaria.
Where does arrowhead come from?
From Middle English arewehede, arowhede, arowheved.
Questions about saying arrowhead
How do you pronounce arrowhead?
Say AR-oh-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈæroʊˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈærəʊhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrowhead?
Arrowhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · oh · hed.
Is arrowhead pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈærəʊhɛd/ (AR-oh-hed).