How to pronounce headsit
Say it like HED-sit. Headsit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- sit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headsit 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.
- sitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of headsit
American and British speakers say headsit in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdsɪt/ in the US and /ˈhɛdsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-sit.
What does headsit mean?
- An extreme backbend in which the top of the performer's head touches the buttocks; usually in a handstand or chest stand. Sometimes, a more extreme variation is done where the buttocks are positioned past the performer's head, while the lower back is on top of the head; this requires much more neck
Questions about saying headsit
How do you pronounce headsit?
Say HED-sit. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdsɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headsit?
Headsit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · sit.
Do Americans and Brits say headsit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdsɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.