How to pronounce headphone
Say it like HED-fohn. Headphone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headphone 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.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of headphone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HED-fohn.
What does headphone mean?
- singular of headphones: a cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left and right pairs. How to pronounce headphones“Some joggers wear only one headphone in their ears, to enjoy music while paying attention to their environment.”
- Used with headphones.“headphone plug”
Where does headphone come from?
From head + phone.
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Questions about saying headphone
How do you pronounce headphone?
Say HED-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headphone?
Headphone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · fohn.
Is headphone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ (HED-fohn).