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