How to pronounce foreheads
Say it like FOR-hedz. Foreheads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrˌhɛdz/FOR-hedz
UK British/ˈfɔːˌhɛdz/FAW-hedz
- FOR
- hedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreheads 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.
- hedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of foreheads
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-hedz.
What does foreheads mean?
noun
- plural of forehead How to pronounce forehead
Questions about saying foreheads
How do you pronounce foreheads?
Say FOR-hedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌhɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌhɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreheads?
Foreheads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · hedz.
Is foreheads 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 /ˈfɔːˌhɛdz/ (FAW-hedz).