How to pronounce headhunt
Say it like HED-huhnt. Headhunt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- huhnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headhunt 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.
- huhntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of headhunt
American and British speakers say headhunt in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/ in the US and /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-huhnt.
What does headhunt mean?
- To cut off, and preserve, the heads of one's enemies.
- To actively recruit executive personnel.
- To pitch at a batter's head.“There's a brawl on the field because the pitcher has been headhunting throughout the game.”
Where does headhunt come from?
Back-formation from headhunter.
Questions about saying headhunt
How do you pronounce headhunt?
Say HED-huhnt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headhunt?
Headhunt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · huhnt.
Do Americans and Brits say headhunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdˌhʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.