How to pronounce motorhead
Say it like MOH-ter-hed. Motorhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- ter
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motorhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep 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 motorhead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-hed.
What does motorhead mean?
- A car, truck, or motorcycle enthusiast.
- A heavy user of amphetamines.
Where does motorhead come from?
From motor + -head.
Questions about saying motorhead
How do you pronounce motorhead?
Say MOH-ter-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtɚˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtəˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motorhead?
Motorhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ter · hed.
Is motorhead 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 /ˈməʊtəˌhɛd/ (MOH-tuh-hed).