How to pronounce lightheaded
Say it like lyte-HED-ud. Lightheaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HED).
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- lyte
- HED
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightheaded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lightheaded
American and British speakers say lightheaded in essentially the same way: /ˌlaɪtˈhɛdəd/ in the US and /ˌlaɪtˈhɛdəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: lyte-HED-ud.
What does lightheaded mean?
- Alternative spelling of light-headed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying lightheaded
How do you pronounce lightheaded?
Say lyte-HED-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˌlaɪtˈhɛdəd/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪtˈhɛdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightheaded?
Lightheaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HED). Broken into parts: lyte · HED · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say lightheaded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlaɪtˈhɛdəd/ and the British form is /ˌlaɪtˈhɛdəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.