How to pronounce header
Say it like HED-er. Header has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Header 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of header
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-uh.
What does header mean?
- a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about“the heading seemed to have little to do with the text”
- horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window
- brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
Where does header come from?
From head + -er.
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Words that rhyme with header
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Questions about saying header
How do you pronounce header?
Say HED-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in header?
Header has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · er.
Is header 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 /ˈhɛdə/ (HED-uh).