How to pronounce headrushing
Say it like HED-ruhsh-ing. Headrushing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- ruhsh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headrushing 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.
- ruhshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of headrushing
American and British speakers say headrushing in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛˌdrʌʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɛˌdrʌʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-ruhsh-ing.
What does headrushing mean?
- That produces a headrush; dizzying
Questions about saying headrushing
How do you pronounce headrushing?
Say HED-ruhsh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛˌdrʌʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛˌdrʌʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headrushing?
Headrushing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · ruhsh · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say headrushing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛˌdrʌʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɛˌdrʌʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.