How to pronounce headings
Say it like HED-ingz. Headings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of headings
American and British speakers say headings in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈhɛdɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-ingz.
What does headings mean?
- plural of heading How to pronounce heading
Questions about saying headings
How do you pronounce headings?
Say HED-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headings?
Headings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say headings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.