How to pronounce hairdo
Say it like HAIR-doo. Hairdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- doo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hairdo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hairdo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-doo.
What does hairdo mean?
- A hairstyle.
- A haircut.
Where does hairdo come from?
From hair + do.
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Questions about saying hairdo
How do you pronounce hairdo?
Say HAIR-doo. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌdu/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hairdo?
Hairdo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · doo.
Is hairdo 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 /ˈhɛəˌduː/ (HAIR-doo).