How to pronounce horsehead
Say it like HORS-hed. Horsehead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS).
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- HORS
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horsehead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of horsehead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWS-hed.
What does horsehead mean?
- The head of a horse.
- A pump for pumping oil from an oil well.
- A steel girder supporting the roof of a mine tunnel.
Where does horsehead come from?
From horse + head.
Questions about saying horsehead
How do you pronounce horsehead?
Say HORS-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horsehead?
Horsehead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS). Broken into parts: HORS · hed.
Is horsehead 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 /ˈhɔːsˌhɛd/ (HAWS-hed).