How to pronounce headliner
Say it like HED-ly-ner. Headliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- ly
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headliner 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of headliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-ly-nuh.
What does headliner mean?
- The headlining band or performer at a concert or similar event; the best-known and first billed musician, comedian, etc., often performing as the final act of the evening.
- The interior fabric covering the ceiling-like area inside of a vehicle.
Where does headliner come from?
From headline (verb) + -er.
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Questions about saying headliner
How do you pronounce headliner?
Say HED-ly-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headliner?
Headliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · ly · ner.
Is headliner 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 /ˈhɛdˌlaɪnə/ (HED-ly-nuh).