How to pronounce headsman
Say it like HEDZ-mun. Headsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEDZ).
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- HEDZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of headsman
American and British speakers say headsman in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdzmən/ in the US and /ˈhɛdzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEDZ-mun.
What does headsman mean?
- An executioner whose method of dispatching the condemned is decapitation.
- One in command of a whaling vessel.
Where does headsman come from?
From Middle English heddysman, equivalent to head + -s- + -man.
Questions about saying headsman
How do you pronounce headsman?
Say HEDZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdzmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headsman?
Headsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEDZ). Broken into parts: HEDZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say headsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdzmən/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.