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