How to pronounce headmaster
Say it like HED-mas-ter. Headmaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- mas
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headmaster 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.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of headmaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HED-mah-stuh.
What does headmaster mean?
- A male headteacher.
Where does headmaster come from?
From head + master.
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Questions about saying headmaster
How do you pronounce headmaster?
Say HED-mas-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headmaster?
Headmaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · mas · ter.
Is headmaster 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 /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ (HED-mah-stuh).