How to pronounce headman
Say it like HED-mun. Headman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of headman
American and British speakers say headman in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdmən/ in the US and /ˈhɛdmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-mun.
What does headman mean?
- Alternative form of head man.
- headmaster
- An executioner who beheads people.
Questions about saying headman
How do you pronounce headman?
Say HED-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headman?
Headman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say headman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdmən/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.