How to pronounce headbutt
Say it like HED-but. Headbutt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- but
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headbutt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- butKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of headbutt
American and British speakers say headbutt in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdbʌt/ in the US and /ˈhɛdbʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-but.
What does headbutt mean?
- A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.
- To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.
Where does headbutt come from?
From head + butt.
Questions about saying headbutt
How do you pronounce headbutt?
Say HED-but. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdbʌt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdbʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headbutt?
Headbutt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · but.
Do Americans and Brits say headbutt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdbʌt/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdbʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.