How to pronounce loggerhead
Say it like LAW-gher-hed. Loggerhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- gher
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loggerhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of loggerhead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOG-uh-hed.
What does loggerhead mean?
- A metal tool consisting of a long rod with a bulbous end that is made hot in a fire, then plunged into some material (such as pitch or a liquid) to melt or heat it.
- A post on a whaling boat used to secure the harpoon rope.
- The loggerhead duck or Falkland steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus; formerly Tachyeres cinereus), a species of steamer duck endemic to the Falkland Islands.
Where does loggerhead come from?
From logger (“(dialectal) heavy wooden block secured to a horse's leg to prevent it from straying”) + head.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dunce
- hammerhead
Questions about saying loggerhead
How do you pronounce loggerhead?
Say LAW-gher-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loggerhead?
Loggerhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · gher · hed.
Is loggerhead 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 /ˈlɒɡəhɛd/ (LOG-uh-hed).