How to pronounce bighead
Say it like BIG-hed. Bighead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG).
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- BIG
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bighead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bighead
American and British speakers say bighead in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIG-hed.
What does bighead mean?
- A person with an inflated opinion of themselves; a conceited or arrogant person.
- Any of several species of fish having a large head.
- Any of several animal diseases that cause swelling of the head.
Where does bighead come from?
From big + head.
Questions about saying bighead
How do you pronounce bighead?
Say BIG-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bighead?
Bighead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG). Broken into parts: BIG · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say bighead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.