How to pronounce headpiece
Say it like HED-pees. Headpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headpiece 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.
- peesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of headpiece
American and British speakers say headpiece in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdˌpis/ in the US and /ˈhɛdˌpiːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-pees.
What does headpiece mean?
- The head; the brain; the head as the seat of intellect.
- A person with great intelligence.
- A protective cover for the head; a helmet.
Where does headpiece come from?
From head + piece.
Questions about saying headpiece
How do you pronounce headpiece?
Say HED-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌpis/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headpiece?
Headpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · pees.
Do Americans and Brits say headpiece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdˌpis/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdˌpiːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.