How to pronounce headstrong
Say it like HED-strawng. Headstrong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- strawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headstrong 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.
- strawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of headstrong
American and British speakers say headstrong in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɛdˌstrɒŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-strong.
What does headstrong mean?
- Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.“He was in that headstrong teenage phase when he felt like he knew everything.”
Where does headstrong come from?
From Middle English heedstrong, equivalent to head + strong.
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Questions about saying headstrong
How do you pronounce headstrong?
Say HED-strawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌstrɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headstrong?
Headstrong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · strawng.
Do Americans and Brits say headstrong the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdˌstrɒŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.