How to pronounce broadhead
Say it like BRAWD-hed. Broadhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of broadhead
American and British speakers say broadhead in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔdˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːdˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAWD-hed.
What does broadhead mean?
- A flat arrowhead with razor-sharp sides, intended to kill prey by causing severe bleeding.
Where does broadhead come from?
From broad + head.
Questions about saying broadhead
How do you pronounce broadhead?
Say BRAWD-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadhead?
Broadhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say broadhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔdˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːdˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.