How to pronounce headstart
Say it like HED-start. Headstart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- start
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headstart 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.
- startGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of headstart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-staht.
What does headstart mean?
- Alternative spelling of head start.
Where does headstart come from?
From head + start.
Questions about saying headstart
How do you pronounce headstart?
Say HED-start. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌstɑrt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌstɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headstart?
Headstart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · start.
Is headstart 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 /ˈhɛdˌstɑːt/ (HED-staht).