How to pronounce flathead
Say it like FLAT-hed. Flathead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
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- FLAT
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flathead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flathead
American and British speakers say flathead in essentially the same way: /ˈflætˌhɛd/ in the US and /ˈflætˌhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAT-hed.
What does flathead mean?
- Any fish in the family Platycephalidae.
- A type of screw or bolt designed to fit in a countersink so that it sits flush with a surface.
- Synonym of side valve.
Where does flathead come from?
From flat + head.
Words that rhyme with flathead
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flathead.
Questions about saying flathead
How do you pronounce flathead?
Say FLAT-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈflætˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flathead?
Flathead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say flathead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflætˌhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈflætˌhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.