How to pronounce headwear
Say it like HED-wair. Headwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headwear 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of headwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HED-wair.
What does headwear mean?
- Clothing or other items worn on the head.
Where does headwear come from?
From head + -wear. Piecewise doublet of chefwear.
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Questions about saying headwear
How do you pronounce headwear?
Say HED-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headwear?
Headwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · wair.
Is headwear 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 /ˈhɛdˌwɛə/ (HED-wair).