How to pronounce headdress
Say it like HED-dres. Headdress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- dres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headdress 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.
- dresGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of headdress
American and British speakers say headdress in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/ in the US and /ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-dres.
What does headdress mean?
- A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.
- A hairdo.
Where does headdress come from?
From head + dress.
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Questions about saying headdress
How do you pronounce headdress?
Say HED-dres. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headdress?
Headdress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · dres.
Do Americans and Brits say headdress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdˌdrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.