How to pronounce dittohead
Say it like DIT-oh-hed. Dittohead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT).
- DIT
- oh
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dittohead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 dittohead
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIT-oh-hed.
What does dittohead mean?
- A devotee of Rush Limbaugh, his radio program, or his opinions.
Where does dittohead come from?
From ditto + -head, coined by callers to The Rush Limbaugh Show (a conservative talk radio show) who begin their remarks with "Ditto!" or "Dittoes!" to concur with a previous comment without restating it.
Questions about saying dittohead
How do you pronounce dittohead?
Say DIT-oh-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪtoʊˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈdɪtəʊˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dittohead?
Dittohead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT). Broken into parts: DIT · oh · hed.
Is dittohead 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 /ˈdɪtəʊˌhɛd/ (DIT-oh-hed).