How to pronounce headrest
Say it like HED-rest. Headrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- rest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headrest 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.
- restGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of headrest
American and British speakers say headrest in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛˌdrɛst/ in the US and /ˈhɛˌdrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-rest.
What does headrest mean?
- The part of a seat designed to support the sitter's head.
Where does headrest come from?
From head + rest.
Questions about saying headrest
How do you pronounce headrest?
Say HED-rest. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛˌdrɛst/. In British English it is /ˈhɛˌdrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headrest?
Headrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · rest.
Do Americans and Brits say headrest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛˌdrɛst/ and the British form is /ˈhɛˌdrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.