How to pronounce headlamp
Say it like HED-lamp. Headlamp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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US American/ˈhɛdˌlæmp/HED-lamp
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- HED
- lamp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headlamp 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.
- lampGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does headlamp mean?
noun
- An individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle.
- A flashlight worn on the head.
Where does headlamp come from?
From head + lamp.
Questions about saying headlamp
How do you pronounce headlamp?
Say HED-lamp. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌlæmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headlamp?
Headlamp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · lamp.