How to pronounce headhunters
Say it like HED-huhn-terz. Headhunters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- huhn
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headhunters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of headhunters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-huhn-tuz.
What does headhunters mean?
- plural of headhunter How to pronounce headhunter
Questions about saying headhunters
How do you pronounce headhunters?
Say HED-huhn-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌhʌntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌhʌntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headhunters?
Headhunters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · huhn · terz.
Is headhunters 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 /ˈhɛdˌhʌntəz/ (HED-huhn-tuz).