How to pronounce conehead
Say it like KOHN-hed. Conehead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHN).
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- KOHN
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conehead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of conehead
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHN-hed.
What does conehead mean?
- Alternative form of Conehead.
- A foam rubber rounded cone hat to be worn atop the head as a costume to appear to have a conical bald skull.
- An insect of the katydid subfamily Conocephalinae.
Words that rhyme with conehead
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conehead.
Questions about saying conehead
How do you pronounce conehead?
Say KOHN-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊnhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊnhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conehead?
Conehead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHN). Broken into parts: KOHN · hed.
Is conehead 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 /ˈkəʊnhɛd/ (KOHN-hed).