How to pronounce headgear
Say it like HED-gheer. Headgear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- gheer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headgear 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.
- gheerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of headgear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-gheer.
What does headgear mean?
- Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.
- The harness that fits on a horse's head.
- The lifting gear at the head of a mine or deep well.
Where does headgear come from?
From head + gear.
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Questions about saying headgear
How do you pronounce headgear?
Say HED-gheer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdɡɪr/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdɡɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headgear?
Headgear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · gheer.
Is headgear 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 /ˈhɛdɡɪə/ (HED-gheer).