How to pronounce headstarts
Say it like HED-starts. Headstarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- starts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headstarts 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.
- startsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of headstarts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-stahts.
What does headstarts mean?
- plural of headstart How to pronounce headstart
Questions about saying headstarts
How do you pronounce headstarts?
Say HED-starts. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌstɑrts/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌstɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headstarts?
Headstarts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · starts.
Is headstarts 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 /ˈhɛdˌstɑːts/ (HED-stahts).