How to pronounce bedhead
Say it like BED-hed. Bedhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bedhead
American and British speakers say bedhead in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdhɛd/ in the US and /ˈbɛdhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-hed.
What does bedhead mean?
- The condition of having unkempt hair, generally as a result of having just woken up from sleep.
- A vertical panel or board at the end of a bed where the pillow is placed.
- The end of a bed where the pillow is placed, the head of the bed.
Where does bedhead come from?
From bed + head. Superficially similar to, but etymologically distinguishable from, forms built from -head.
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Words that rhyme with bedhead
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Questions about saying bedhead
How do you pronounce bedhead?
Say BED-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedhead?
Bedhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say bedhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.