How to pronounce headscarf
Say it like HED-skarf. Headscarf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- skarf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headscarf 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.
- skarfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of headscarf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-skahf.
What does headscarf mean?
- A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.“As far as only the Quran itself is concerned, wearing a headscarf is neither required nor prohibited.”
Where does headscarf come from?
From head + scarf.
Questions about saying headscarf
How do you pronounce headscarf?
Say HED-skarf. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌskɑrf/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌskɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headscarf?
Headscarf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · skarf.
Is headscarf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛdˌskɑːf/ (HED-skahf).