How to pronounce loggerheads
Say it like LAH-gher-hedz. Loggerheads has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- gher
- hedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loggerheads pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- hedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of loggerheads
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOG-uh-hedz.
What does loggerheads mean?
- plural of loggerhead How to pronounce loggerhead
- Fisticuffs; fighting.
Questions about saying loggerheads
How do you pronounce loggerheads?
Say LAH-gher-hedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑɡɚˌhɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒɡəˌhɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loggerheads?
Loggerheads has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · gher · hedz.
Is loggerheads 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 /ˈlɒɡəˌhɛdz/ (LOG-uh-hedz).