How to pronounce headsign
Say it like HED-syne. Headsign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headsign 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.
- syneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of headsign
American and British speakers say headsign in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdsaɪn/ in the US and /ˈhɛdsaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-syne.
What does headsign mean?
- The sign on the front of a bus or train indicating its direction, destination, route number, or other pertinent information.
Where does headsign come from?
From head + sign.
Questions about saying headsign
How do you pronounce headsign?
Say HED-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headsign?
Headsign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · syne.
Do Americans and Brits say headsign the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdsaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdsaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.