How to pronounce fiddlehead
Say it like FID-ul-hed. Fiddlehead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FID).
- FID
- ul
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiddlehead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fiddlehead
American and British speakers say fiddlehead in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FID-ul-hed.
What does fiddlehead mean?
- The scroll-shaped decoration at the tip of a fiddle.
- A similar scroll-shaped ornament on a ship's bow.
- The furled fronds of a young fern, sometimes harvested for food consumption.
Where does fiddlehead come from?
From fiddle + head.
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Questions about saying fiddlehead
How do you pronounce fiddlehead?
Say FID-ul-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiddlehead?
Fiddlehead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FID). Broken into parts: FID · ul · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say fiddlehead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.