How to pronounce headstall
Say it like HEDS-tawl. Headstall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEDS).
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- HEDS
- tawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headstall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of headstall
American and British speakers say headstall in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdstɔl/ in the US and /ˈhɛdstɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEDS-tawl.
What does headstall mean?
- The part of a bridle that fits over a horse's head and supports other elements.
Where does headstall come from?
From head + stall.
Questions about saying headstall
How do you pronounce headstall?
Say HEDS-tawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdstɔl/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdstɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headstall?
Headstall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEDS). Broken into parts: HEDS · tawl.
Do Americans and Brits say headstall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdstɔl/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdstɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.