How to pronounce headhunter
Say it like HED-huhn-ter. Headhunter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- huhn
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headhunter 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.
- huhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of headhunter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-huhn-tuh.
What does headhunter mean?
- A person who practises headhunting, the taking and preserving of a person's head after killing them.
- One who recruits skilled personnel, especially executive-level ones, for a company.“A headhunter called me out of the blue with an offer I couldn't refuse.”
- A pitcher who throws at the batter's head.“Thankfully, there aren't many headhunters in the modern game.”
Where does headhunter come from?
From head + hunter.
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Questions about saying headhunter
How do you pronounce headhunter?
Say HED-huhn-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌhʌntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌhʌntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headhunter?
Headhunter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · huhn · ter.
Is headhunter 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 /ˈhɛdˌhʌntə/ (HED-huhn-tuh).