How to pronounce hairstyle
Say it like HAIR-style. Hairstyle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- style
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hairstyle 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.
- styleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hairstyle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-style.
What does hairstyle mean?
- The style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged.
Where does hairstyle come from?
From hair + style.
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Questions about saying hairstyle
How do you pronounce hairstyle?
Say HAIR-style. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌstaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌstaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hairstyle?
Hairstyle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · style.
Is hairstyle 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 /ˈhɛəˌstaɪl/ (HAIR-style).