How to pronounce headquarter
Say it like HED-kwor-ter. Headquarter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- kwor
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headquarter 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.
- kworGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of headquarter
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hed-KWAW-tuh.
What does headquarter mean?
- To provide (an organization) with headquarters.
- To establish headquarters.
Questions about saying headquarter
How do you pronounce headquarter?
Say HED-kwor-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌkwɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headquarter?
Headquarter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · kwor · ter.
Is headquarter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtə/ (hed-KWAW-tuh).