How to pronounce forehead
Say it like FOR-hed. Forehead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
- FOR
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forehead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forehead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-hed.
What does forehead mean?
- The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
- confidence; audacity; impudence.
- The upper part of a mobile phone, above the screen.
Where does forehead come from?
From Middle English forhed, forheed, from Old English forehēafod, from Proto-West Germanic *forēhaubid, corresponding to fore- + head.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- brow
- frontal bone
- os frontale
Words that rhyme with forehead
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forehead.
Questions about saying forehead
How do you pronounce forehead?
Say FOR-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forehead?
Forehead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · hed.
Is forehead pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːhɛd/ (FAW-hed).