How to pronounce drumhead
Say it like DRUHM-hed. Drumhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce drumhead. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DRUHM
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drumhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of drumhead
American and British speakers say drumhead in essentially the same way: /ˈdrʌmˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈdrʌmˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRUHM-hed.
What does drumhead mean?
- Alternative form of drum head.
Where does drumhead come from?
From drum + -head.
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Questions about saying drumhead
How do you pronounce drumhead?
Say DRUHM-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌmˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌmˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drumhead?
Drumhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM). Broken into parts: DRUHM · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say drumhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrʌmˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈdrʌmˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.