How to pronounce headwound
Say it like HED-woond. Headwound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- woond
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headwound 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.
- woondGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of headwound
American and British speakers say headwound in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛˌdwund/ in the US and /ˈhɛˌdwuːnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-woond.
What does headwound mean?
- A wound or injury to the head.
Where does headwound come from?
From Middle English hæfved-wunde, from Old English hēafodwund (“a wound in the head”), from Proto-Germanic *haubudawundō, *haubidawundō (“injury to the head, headwound”), equivalent to head + wound.
Questions about saying headwound
How do you pronounce headwound?
Say HED-woond. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛˌdwund/. In British English it is /ˈhɛˌdwuːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headwound?
Headwound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · woond.
Do Americans and Brits say headwound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛˌdwund/ and the British form is /ˈhɛˌdwuːnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.